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Milford, NE
City in Seward County, Nebraska.
Population
2,565
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
3,231
ZIP codes
0
Milford and its ZIP codes
Milford at a glance
- Milford is about 125 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 56th most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $82,699 a year, 8% more than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $228,200 (4% below Nebraska) and median rent is $892 a month.
Local data for Milford, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Milford, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,699
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$228,200
Median rent
$892/mo
Homeownership
60.5%
Bachelor's or higher
28.4%
Median age
33.1
Average commute
18.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,206), Irish Americans (299), Dutch Americans (72).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Seward County. PPP loans are for Milford.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,155
6,002 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,884
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$131M
FY 2026, $7,420 per person
How people get to work
Milford, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.4%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Milford, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
519
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
17
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 12°F
28.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Milford, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
8.8%
U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Milford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant DaleVillage | 6.4 mi | 0.1 |
| DorchesterVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.5 |
| SewardCity | 9.2 mi | 4.4 |
| GoehnerVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| DentonVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| CreteCity | 11 mi | 4 |
| EmeraldCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Beaver CrossingVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| TamoraCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| GarlandVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| MalcolmVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| FriendCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| StaplehurstVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| KramerCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| CordovaVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| BeeVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milford, NE in?
- Milford is in Seward County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Milford, NE?
- About 2,565 people live in Milford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milford?
- Nearby places include Pleasant Dale (6.4 mi), Dorchester (9.1 mi), Seward (9.2 mi), Goehner (9.6 mi), Denton (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023