Milford, Decatur County, Indiana facts for kids
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Milford
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Milford from the air, looking northeast
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 Milford, Decatur County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Decatur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| • Land | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 121 |
| • Density | 1,200/sq mi (470/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396762 |
Milford is a small, unincorporated community located in Decatur County, Indiana, United States. An unincorporated community means it is not officially a city or town with its own local government. In the year 2000, about 121 people lived there. In 2007, Milford officially became an unincorporated community.
History of Milford
Milford was first planned out and mapped in 1835. This process is called platting. The community got its name because there was a mill near a place where people could cross a river, which is called a ford. So, "Milford" means "mill at the ford."
Where is Milford?
Milford is a very small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the community covers an area of only 0.1 square mile (0.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Milford?
In the year 2000, there were 121 people living in Milford. These people lived in 48 different homes, and 37 of these were families. The community was made up of people who identified as 100% White.
About 29% of the homes had children under 18 years old living there. Most homes, about 60%, were married couples living together. Some homes, about 8%, had a female head of the household without a husband present. About 23% of the homes were not families.
Looking at the ages of the people in Milford:
- About 25% were under 18 years old.
- About 12% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Milford was 37 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 105 males.
