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Milford, TX
Town in Ellis County, Texas.
Population
966
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
392
ZIP codes
0
Milford and its ZIP codes
Milford at a glance
- Milford is about 3.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $30,850, 61% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,200 (44% below Texas) and median rent is $924 a month.
Local data for Milford, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Milford, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$30,850
Poverty rate
25.4%
Median home value
$160,200
Median rent
$924/mo
Homeownership
52.7%
Bachelor's or higher
8.8%
Median age
32.0
Average commute
30.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (195), German Americans (105), Irish Americans (71).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ellis County. PPP loans are for Milford.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,284
64,686 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,766
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $6,454 per person
How people get to work
Milford, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.4%
- Carpooled13.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 30.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Milford, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
823
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
469
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 34°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Milford, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.6%
U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts
Cities near Milford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MertensTown | 5.2 mi | 0.4 |
| ItalyTown | 6 mi | 2 |
| Carl's CornerTown | 6.8 mi | 3.1 |
| FrostCity | 8.7 mi | 1.1 |
| BynumTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| ItascaCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| HillsboroCity | 13 mi | 11 |
| Blooming GroveTown | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| MaypearlCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| MaloneTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| GrandviewCity | 17 mi | 2 |
| AbbottCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| PenelopeTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| BardwellCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| BarryCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| CovingtonCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milford, TX in?
- Milford is in Ellis County, Texas.
- What is the population of Milford, TX?
- About 966 people live in Milford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milford?
- Nearby places include Mertens (5.2 mi), Italy (6 mi), Carl's Corner (6.8 mi), Frost (8.7 mi), Bynum (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023