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Milford, DE
City in Sussex County, Delaware.
Population
12,803
Land area
9.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,299
ZIP codes
0
Milford and its ZIP codes
Milford at a glance
- Milford is about 2.5 times as dense as Delaware as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 10th among 79 cities and towns in Delaware.
- The median household income is $59,464, 30% below the Delaware median of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $296,900 (16% below Delaware) and median rent is $1,260 a month.
Local data for Milford, DE
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools6
- Libraries1
- Banks7
- Post Offices1
- Parks6
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants77
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places15
Housing and community stats
Milford, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,464
Poverty rate
17.2%
Median home value
$296,900
Median rent
$1,260/mo
Homeownership
51.3%
Bachelor's or higher
27.6%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,823), German Americans (1,221), Mexican Americans (891).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sussex County. PPP loans are for Milford.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,350
96,307 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,647
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.81B
FY 2026, $11,856 per person
How people get to work
Milford, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Milford, DE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,069
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15,126
12.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 25°F
46.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Milford, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities near Milford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LincolnCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2.8 |
| HoustonTown | 4.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Slaughter BeachTown | 5.9 mi | 1.4 |
| EllendaleTown | 6.9 mi | 0.4 |
| FredericaTown | 7 mi | 1.7 |
| HarringtonCity | 8.1 mi | 2.7 |
| FarmingtonTown | 8.9 mi | 0.1 |
| RiverviewCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 3.6 |
| BowersTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| FeltonTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| MiltonTown | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| MagnoliaTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| GreenwoodTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| ViolaTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Woodside EastCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| WoodsideTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milford, DE in?
- Milford is in Sussex County, Delaware.
- What is the population of Milford, DE?
- About 12,803 people live in Milford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milford?
- Nearby places include Lincoln (3.2 mi), Houston (4.4 mi), Slaughter Beach (5.9 mi), Ellendale (6.9 mi), Frederica (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023