Milford, Kansas facts for kids
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Milford, Kansas
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Location within Geary County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Geary |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 408 |
| • Density | 716/sq mi (275.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66514
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-46525 |
| GNIS ID | 476335 |
Milford is a city in Geary County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 408.
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History
Milford was originally called Bachelder, and under the latter name was laid out in 1855. Milford contained a lumber mill in its early days.
Geography
Milford is located at 39°10′24″N 96°54′42″W / 39.17333°N 96.91167°W (39.173454, -96.911650). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.59 square miles (1.53 km2), all of it land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Milford has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 300 | — | |
| 1940 | 271 | −9.7% | |
| 1950 | 284 | 4.8% | |
| 1960 | 318 | 12.0% | |
| 1970 | 296 | −6.9% | |
| 1980 | 465 | 57.1% | |
| 1990 | 384 | −17.4% | |
| 2000 | 502 | 30.7% | |
| 2010 | 530 | 5.6% | |
| 2020 | 408 | −23.0% | |
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Milford is part of the Manhattan, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 530 people, 203 households, and 133 families residing in the city. The population density was 898.3 inhabitants per square mile (346.8/km2). There were 272 housing units at an average density of 461.0 per square mile (178.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 83.4% White, 5.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 8.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.7% of the population.
There were 203 households, of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.5% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.18.
The median age in the city was 32.8 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.4% were from 25 to 44; 22.7% were from 45 to 64; and 9.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.2% male and 45.8% female.
Parks and recreation
- Milford Lake and Milford State Park
Education
The community is served by Geary County USD 475 public school district.
Milford High School was closed through school unification. The Milford High School mascot was the Panthers.
Notable people
- John R. Brinkley, controversial medical doctor, advertising and radio pioneer
- Henry D. Linscott, veteran of both World Wars, later lieutenant general in the Marine Corps
See also
In Spanish: Milford (Kansas) para niños
