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Milford, DE

Founded 1680Kent CountyElev. 3 m
Population
12,193
Median home
$274,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
7

Overview

About Milford

Milford is a city in Delaware with about 12,193 residents. Milford was founded in 1680 and sits in Kent County. The median age is 41.4 and the median household income is $55,265. Homes carry a median value of $274,600, and about 47% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (51.6%). Around 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
12,193
Median age
41.4
Median household income
$55,265
Per-capita income
$35,066
Poverty rate
20.3%
High-school grad or higher
86.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
30%
Unemployment
5.6%
Avg. commute
23.5 min
Work from home
8.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White51.6%
Hispanic or Latino14.8%
Black24.7%
Asian4.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts31.9%
Sales & office23.7%
Production, transportation & material moving18%
Service15.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$274,600
Median gross rent
$1,182/mo
Owner-occupied
46.5%
Median year built
1987
Households
5,279
Avg. household size
2.26

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Milford has 5 public schools — 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading49%
Math41%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Milford Senior High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Milford Central AcademyMiddleGrades 6–8
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 1–5
Mispillion ElementaryElementaryGrades 1–5
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime127% above national
Milford877
Delaware399
United States386
↑ 22% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime84% above national
Milford3,588
Delaware1,959
United States1,952
↓ 29% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Milford Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Milford.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Sussex County
Coastal floodingVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Milford is in Sussex County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Milford was founded in 1680 and sits in Kent County. Elevation ~3 m.

Map of Milford
Milford, DE
Where Milford is
WilmingtonDoverNewarkMiddletownMilfordSmyrna
Historic places

19 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Dawson, Dr., HouseWalnut FarmMill HouseMcColley, James, HouseMilford Railroad StationGrier HouseOld Fire HouseBank House
Notable people from Milford
Ruth Ann MinnerWilliam T. WatsonGeorge P. FisherJohn W. CauseyJoseph HasletJames R. LoflandChris ShortShannon TaylorLuke PetitgoutJames H. Anderson
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Nearby cities
Houston (4 mi)Frederica (7 mi)Ellendale (7 mi)Harrington (8 mi)Milton (11 mi)Felton (11 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Milford, DE (7)

Public sex-offender registry records for Milford, Delaware.

Rj Williams, 35
Milford · Sussex County · 19963
AKA R Williams, R J Williams
Charles J Williams, 56
Milford · Kent County · 19963
AKA Charles Williams, Charles Williams Jr
Brian A Lee, 44
Milford · Kent County · 19963
AKA Brian Lee
Christopher L Miller, 48
Milford · Kent County · 19963
AKA Christopher Miller, Christopher Lee Miller
Michael Robertson, 24
Milford · Sussex County · 19963
AKA Michael A Robertson, Michael Alan Robertson
Jimmy Lopez J, 46
Milford · Kent County · 19963
AKA Jimmy L Jr-Ii, J Lopez
James F Davis, 62
Milford · Kent County · 19963
AKA James Davis

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Milford — frequently asked

What is the population of Milford, Delaware?
Milford has a population of about 12,193, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Milford?
The median home value in Milford is $274,600, and the median gross rent is $1,182/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Milford safe? What is the crime rate?
Milford Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 877 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Milford face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Sussex County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, winter weather, cold wave.
How many schools are in Milford?
Milford has 5 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Milford?
Public registry data lists 7 registered sex offenders in or near Milford. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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