Milford town, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Milford town is a small community located in Texas. The total population is 1,033. It ranks as the 1007th most populous out of 1,800 cities and towns in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Milford town is 39.1 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 19.9%. This is 44% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 9.6%. This is 86% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $145,000. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $260,400. 47.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Milford town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 51.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 25.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (25.1% vs 11.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (18.8%) is well below the state average of 39.5%.

Education

7.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 78% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Milford town, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,800 Census-designated places in Texas. For official data, visit data.census.gov.