Milford, Connecticut Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Milford, Connecticut is 50,749 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 14th-largest city in Connecticut. The median household income is $110,126, the median home value is $377,400, and the median age is 46.7.
The population has declined 0.6% since 2010 (51,300 → 51,004).
50,749
Population
2317
People / sq mi
$110,126
Median Income
$377,400
Median Home Value
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Milford covers 21.9 sq mi of land at 2317 people per square mile.
About Milford, CT
Age is the most distinctive thing about Milford: a median age of 46.7, older than the national median. With 50,749 residents, Milford is a city in Connecticut. It ranks #14 among cities in Connecticut by population.
Households take in a median $110,126, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Only 2.8% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $377,400, with typical rent around $1,820.
College attainment is above the local norm at 48.4%, above the national 35.0%. Around 15.5% of workers work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Milford — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Milford city (balance) Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Milford city (balance) had a population of 51,300 in 2010 and 51,004 in 2024, a -0.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 53,195 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: -0.03%.
51,004
Population (2024)
51,300
Population (2010)
53,195
Peak (2019)
-0.03%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 51,300 |
| 2011 | 51,376 |
| 2012 | 51,551 |
| 2013 | 51,653 |
| 2014 | 51,973 |
| 2015 | 52,128 |
| 2016 | 52,531 |
| 2017 | 52,816 |
| 2018 | 53,148 |
| 2019 | 53,195 |
| 2020 | 50,411 |
| 2021 | 50,437 |
| 2022 | 50,514 |
| 2023 | 50,666 |
| 2024 | 51,004 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.2% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$110,126
Median Household Income
$59,780
Per Capita Income
2.8%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$377,400
Median Home Value
$1,820
Median Rent
76.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.0%
High School+
48.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.7%
Drive Alone
75.2%
Public Transit
15.5%
Work From Home
25.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
20.8%
Foreign Born
87.0%
Non-English at Home
5.2%
Veterans
10.3%
With Disability
97.3%
Health Insurance
95.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 29.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.7% |
| Manufacturing | 11.4% |
| Information | 8.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.0% |
| Construction | 4.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.3% |
| Retail Trade | 4.2% |
| Public Administration | 4.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Milford, Connecticut has a population of 50,749 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 14th-largest city in Connecticut.
The median household income in Milford, Connecticut is $110,126, with 2.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Milford, Connecticut is $377,400, with median monthly rent at $1,820 and a homeownership rate of 76.6%.
The median age in Milford, Connecticut is 46.7 years. The population is 48.2% male and 51.8% female.
The population has declined 0.6% since 2010 (51,300 → 51,004).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.