Milford, Kansas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Milford, Kansas
City
Location within Geary County and Kansas
KDOT map of Geary County (legend)
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	1,155 ft (352 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	408
• Density	716/sq mi (275.7/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66514
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-46525
GNIS ID	476335

Milford is a small city located in Geary County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 408 people lived there.

History of Milford

Milford was first known as Bachelder. It was officially planned out in 1855. In its early days, Milford had a busy lumber mill.

Geography and Climate

Milford is found at 39°10′24″N 96°54′42″W / 39.17333°N 96.91167°W / 39.17333; -96.91167. This means it is located in the northern part of Kansas. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.59 square miles (1.48 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.

What is Milford's Climate Like?

The weather in Milford has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Milford has a humid subtropical climate. This type of climate is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps.

Milford's Population and People

Milford is part of the larger Manhattan, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it is connected to the economy and community of the nearby city of Manhattan.

Milford's Population in 2020

The 2020 United States census counted 408 people living in Milford. There were 168 households and 119 families. The population density was about 713 people per square mile (275 per square kilometer). Most residents, about 82.84%, were white. About 5.15% were black or African-American. A small number were Native American or Asian. About 10.05% of the people were from two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 8.58% of the population.

About 33.9% of households had children under 18 years old. Most households (58.9%) were married couples living together. About 23.2% of households were single individuals. The average household had 2.0 people. The average family had 2.5 people. About 13.2% of the population had a bachelor's degree or higher.

About 26.2% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age in Milford was 36.3 years. This means half the people were younger than 36.3 and half were older. For every 100 females, there were about 82 males.

Milford's Population in 2010

In the census of 2010, Milford had 530 people. There were 203 households and 133 families. The city's population density was about 898 people per square mile. Most of the people (83.4%) were White. About 5.7% were African American. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 5.7% of the population.

About 36.0% of households had children under 18. Most households (54.7%) were married couples. About 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.61 people. The average family size was 3.18 people.

The median age in the city was 32.8 years. About 25.8% of residents were under 18. About 30.4% were between 25 and 44 years old. The city had more males (54.2%) than females (45.8%).

Education in Milford

The public schools in Milford are part of the Geary County USD 475 school district. Milford High School used to exist but was closed. Its mascot was the Panthers.

Parks and Recreation

Milford is home to some great outdoor spots:

• Milford Lake
• Milford State Park

Notable People from Milford

• John R. Brinkley: He was a doctor who caused some controversy. He was also a pioneer in advertising and radio.
• Henry D. Linscott: He was a veteran who served in both World War I and World War II. Later, he became a lieutenant general in the Marine Corps.

See also

In Spanish: Milford (Kansas) para niños