Milford is a somewhat small coastal city (ie. on the ocean or tidally-influenced rivers) located in the state of Delaware. With a population of 6,835 people and three constituent neighborhoods, Milford is the 16th largest community in Delaware.

Unlike some cities where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Milford is neither predominently one or the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Milford is a city of sales and office workers, professionals, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Milford who work in sales jobs (12.79%), office and administrative support jobs (11.99%), and teaching (9.12%).

The city is also nautical, which means that parts of Milford are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and tidal rivers. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

As is often the case in a small city, Milford doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

Milford Information and Demographics

The citizens of Milford are slightly better educated than the national average of 14.96% for all cities and towns, with 18.74% of adults in Milford having a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

The per capita income in Milford in 2000 was $16,181, which is lower middle income relative to Delaware and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $64,724 for a family of four.

Milford is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Milford home come from a variety of different races and ancestries. The most prevalent race in Milford is White, followed by African-American. Milford also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 10.14% of the city's residents. Important ancestries of people in Milford include English, German, Irish, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Milford is English. Some people also speak Spanish.