Milford, Delaware
Milford: city in Kent and Sussex counties, Delaware, United States of America
About
Milford is a city located in the county of Sussex in the U.S. state of Delaware. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,559. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,278 inhabitants.
The city was created 346 years ago in 1679.
Quick Facts about Milford
| Population | 12,278 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Delaware (United States) |
| County | Sussex County |
| Postal code | 19963 |
| Phone Area Codes | 302 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.92% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.08% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.9126,-75.4280 |
| Altitude | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1680 (346 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:24:50 (18th April 2026) |
| Population growth | 22.15% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 75℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Milford is located at 38°54'45"N 75°25'41"W (38.9126100, -75.4279700).
Milford map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Official website of Milford
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Milford increased by 22.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,559 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,760 | 2.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,928 | 1.69% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,272 | 3.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,429 | 1.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,597 | 1.59% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,809 | 1.96% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,033 | 2.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,356 | 2.84% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,732 | 3.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,278 | 4.45% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Milford
1DE Turf Sports Complex
4000 Bay Rd, Milford, DE 19963, United States View details
Phone: +13023308873 | Website available
2Mispillion Riverwalk
103 S Washington St, Milford, DE 19963, United States View details
Phone: +13024226616
3Mispillion River Brewing
255 Mullett Run St, Milford, DE 19963, United States View details
Phone: +13024916623 | Website available
4Milford Dog Park
1 Marshall St, Milford, DE 19963, United States View details
5DuPont Nature Center
2992 Lighthouse Rd, Milford, DE 19963, United States View details
Phone: +13024221329 | Website available
Where to Eat in Milford
1Grotto Pizza
102 Silicato Pkwy, Milford, DE 19963, United States View details
Phone: +13027255111 | Website available
2Applebee's Grill + Bar
698 B N Dupont Blvd, Milford, DE 19963, United States View details
Phone: +13024240954 | Website available
3Burger King
943 N Dupont Blvd, Milford, DE 19963, United States View details
Phone: +13024242272 | Website available
4Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
1606 Bay Rd Ste 1, Milford, DE 19963, United States View details
Phone: +13023350949 | Website available
5Starbucks
616 N Dupont Blvd, Milford, DE 19963, United States View details
Phone: +13024228277 | Website available
Where to Stay in Milford
1Hampton Inn Milford
100 Lighthouse Estates Dr, Milford, DE 19963, United States View details
Phone: +13024224320 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Milford
1Milford City Hall
201 S Walnut St, Milford, DE 19963 View details
Phone: +13024243712 | Website available
2City of Milford City Hall
201 S Walnut St, Milford, DE 19963 View details
Phone: +13024221111 | Website available
People born in Milford (23)
People born in Milford, including politician William T. Watson, politician Joseph Haslet, lawyer, judge and politician George P. Fisher, .
More notable people
- James R. Lofland (American politician (1823-1894)) he was born in 02/11/1823
- John W. Causey (American politician (1841-1908)) he was born in 19/09/1841
- Chris Short (American baseball player) he was born in 19/09/1937
- James H. Anderson (American politician) he was born in 12/11/1878
- James Levin Latchum (United States federal judge) he was born in 23/12/1918
- Jeff Baldwin (American baseball player) he was born in 05/09/1965
- John Lofland (American writer) he was born in 17/03/1798
- John Lofland (American sociologist) he was born in 01/01/1936
- Joseph H. Burchenal (American oncologist) he was born in 21/12/1912
- Kayla Martell (American model) she was born in 27/06/1989
- Shannon Taylor (American field hockey player) she was born in 25/12/1986
- Luke Petitgout (American football player) he was born in 16/06/1976
- William Outten (American politician) he was born in 01/10/1948
- Ruth Briggs King (American politician) she was born in 08/03/1956
- Brian G. Pettyjohn (American politician) he was born in 11/01/1974
- Harvey Kenton (American politician)
- Harold Peterman (American politician) he was born in 31/07/1942
- G. Wallace Caulk, Jr. he was born in 07/02/1941
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Milford, DE. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491473 | Polytech Adult Education | Woodside (DE) | 19980-0000 |
| 130837 | Margaret H Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center | Lewes (DE) | 19958 |
| 131098 | Wesley College | Dover (DE) | 19901-3875 |
| 444200 | Harris School of Business-Dover Campus | Dover (DE) | 19901 |
| 130934 | Delaware State University | Dover (DE) | 19901 |
Nearby Transit Stations (21)
Rail and bus stations connected to Milford, DE. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVR | Dover, Delaware | 716 South Governors Ave | BUS |
| ESN | Easton Airport, Maryland | 29137 Newman Road | BUS |
| SLY | Salisbury, Maryland | 350 Cypress St. | BUS |
| SLS | Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland | 547E Riverside Drive | BUS |
| OCP | Ocean Pines, MD | 11011 Manklin Creek Road | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Milford.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Milford Post Office | Milford (DE) | 19963 |
Other places with the same name (19)
- Milford, Connecticut A city in New Haven County, Connecticut. with a population of 53,259 people.
- Milford, Massachusetts town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States with a population of 28,965 people.
- Milford, New Hampshire town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States with a population of 16,515 people.
- Milford, Michigan village in Michigan with a population of 6,475 people.
- Milford, Indiana town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States with a population of 3,095 people.
- Milford, Iowa city in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 3,043 people.
- Milford, Maine town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America with a population of 2,973 people.
- Milford, New York city in Otsego County, New York, United States of America with a population of 2,829 people.
- Milford, Nebraska city in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 2,014 people.
- Milford, Ohio city in Clermont and Hamilton counties, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 1,856 people.
- Milford, Indiana town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States with a population of 1,562 people.
- Milford, Utah city in Beaver County, Utah, United States with a population of 1,405 people.
- Milford, New Jersey borough of New Jersey with a population of 1,176 people.
- Milford, Illinois village in Milford Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America with a population of 1,155 people.
- Milford, Wisconsin city in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America with a population of 1,135 people.
- Milford, Pennsylvania borough in Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States of America with a population of 985 people.
- Milford, Texas town in Ellis County, Texas, United States of America with a population of 756 people.
- Milford, Kansas city in Geary County, Kansas, United States of America with a population of 518 people.
- Milford, Missouri village in Barton County, Missouri, United States of America with a population of 23 people.
Other cities in Sussex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sussex County , DE. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Seaford | 8,246 | City in Delaware, United States |
| Georgetown | 7,797 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Millsboro | 4,665 | Town of the United States |
| Laurel | 4,511 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA |
| Lewes | 3,417 | City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States of America |
| Milton | 3,129 | Town in Delaware, USA |
| Selbyville | 2,617 | Town in Delaware, United States |
| Bridgeville | 2,440 | Town in Delaware |
| Ocean View | 2,245 | City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Long Neck | 1,980 | Census designated place |
| Delmar | 1,879 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Rehoboth Beach | 1,592 | City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Blades | 1,498 | Town of the United States |
| Bethany Beach | 1,283 | Town in Delaware |
| Greenwood | 1,175 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Frankford | 1,020 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Milford distances to largest Delaware cities