Milford, Nebraska facts for kids
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Milford, Nebraska
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Downtown Milford: First Street, May 2013
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Location of Milford, Nebraska
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Nebraska | |
| County | Seward | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.81 sq mi (2.11 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,467 ft (447 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,155 | |
| • Density | 2,650.68/sq mi (1,023.55/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
68405
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| Area code(s) | 402 | |
| FIPS code | 31-32060 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395326 | |
| Website | http://www.milfordne.gov/ | |
Milford is a city located in Seward County, Nebraska, in the United States. It's part of the larger Lincoln area. In 2020, about 2,155 people lived there.
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History
Milford was officially planned and laid out in 1866. The city got its name from a special place: there was a mill (a building that grinds grain) located near a shallow part of the Blue River where people could cross, called a "ford." So, "mill" + "ford" became Milford.
Geography
Milford covers a total area of about 0.79 square miles (2.05 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 402 | — | |
| 1890 | 555 | 38.1% | |
| 1900 | 542 | −2.3% | |
| 1910 | 716 | 32.1% | |
| 1920 | 792 | 10.6% | |
| 1930 | 832 | 5.1% | |
| 1940 | 759 | −8.8% | |
| 1950 | 951 | 25.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,462 | 53.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,846 | 26.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,108 | 14.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,886 | −10.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,070 | 9.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,090 | 1.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,155 | 3.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2012 Estimate |
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Milford's Population in 2020
In 2020, Milford had 2,155 residents. There were 829 homes, and 910 families lived in the city. Most of the people living in Milford were White (about 91.79%). A smaller number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.97% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Milford's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Milford had 2,090 people. There were 770 households, and 494 families. About 97.4% of the people were White.
The average age in Milford in 2010 was 31.7 years. About 22.2% of residents were under 18 years old. Also, 21.1% were between 18 and 24 years old. About 15.4% of the population was 65 years or older.
Education
Milford is home to a campus of Southeast Community College. This school first opened in Milford in 1941. It was known as the Nebraska State Trade School. In 1973, it became part of the Southeast Technical Community College system. In 2016, about 750 students were studying at this campus.
City Flag
Milford is one of only 11 cities in Nebraska that has an official flag. This flag was chosen on March 5, 2019. The idea for the flag started in July 2018. A Boy Scout named Nolan Eickhoff designed the flag as part of his Eagle Scout Service Project. The city council then voted to adopt it.
Notable People
Milford has been home to some interesting people:
- Harry Culver – He was a real estate developer in Hollywood. He is famous for founding Culver City, California.
- Victor Mills – He was a chemical engineer.
- Bill Rumler – He was a baseball player.
See also
In Spanish: Milford (Nebraska) para niños
