Milford, Kosciusko County, Indiana facts for kids
Milford is a town located in Kosciusko County, Indiana, in the United States. It's part of Van Buren Township. In 2020, about 1,614 people lived there.
Quick facts for kids
Milford
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Looking south on Main Street, 1919
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Location of Milford in Kosciusko County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Kosciusko |
| Township | Van Buren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.47 sq mi (3.82 km2) |
| • Land | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,614 |
| • Density | 1,111.57/sq mi (429.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46542
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| Area code(s) | 574 |
| FIPS code | 18-49320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396763 |
Contents
History of Milford
Milford was started by Judge Aaron M. Perine on April 10, 1836. He and his family had moved to the area in 1834. The town got its name from a mill that was located near a place where people could cross a river (a "ford").
The first post office in Milford opened in 1837. Later, in 1880, Milford officially became an incorporated town. This meant it had its own local government.
Geography and Area
Milford covers a total area of about 1.47 square miles (3.82 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.45 square miles (3.76 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.06 square kilometers), is water.
Population Changes
Milford's population has grown over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 209 | — | |
| 1870 | 432 | 106.7% | |
| 1880 | 492 | 13.9% | |
| 1890 | 677 | 37.6% | |
| 1900 | 905 | 33.7% | |
| 1910 | 814 | −10.1% | |
| 1920 | 811 | −0.4% | |
| 1930 | 869 | 7.2% | |
| 1940 | 901 | 3.7% | |
| 1950 | 952 | 5.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,167 | 22.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,264 | 8.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,153 | −8.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,388 | 20.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,550 | 11.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,562 | 0.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,614 | 3.3% | |
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Milford's Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, there were 1,562 people living in Milford. There were 613 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. The town had about 1,420 people per square mile.
The average age of people in Milford was about 36.9 years old. Many families had children under 18 living with them.
Milford's Economy
Milford's economy mainly relies on manufacturing and agriculture. This means many jobs are in factories that make things or in businesses related to farming.
Some important companies in Milford include:
- CTB, Inc. This company makes equipment for farming.
- The Papers Incorporated This company is a printer and publisher. They print many things, including a large publication called Auto & RV.
- Maple Leaf Farms This farm is the biggest producer of White Peking ducks in North America.
Education in Milford
Milford has several schools for students:
- Gravelton Parochial School (for grades 1–8)
- Maple Grove Amish School (for grades 1–8)
- West Hastings (for grades 1–8)
- Milford Elementary and Middle School (for grades K-8). This school is part of the Wawasee Community School Corporation (WCSC).
The town also has a public library, called the Milford Public Library. It's a place where people can borrow books and other materials.
