Milford (CDP), Massachusetts facts for kids
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Milford, Massachusetts
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Location in Worcester County and the state of Massachusetts.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.39 sq mi (26.91 km2) |
| • Land | 10.15 sq mi (26.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.24 sq mi (0.61 km2) |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 26,971 |
| • Density | 2,656.19/sq mi (1,025.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
01757
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| Area code(s) | 508 / 774 |
| FIPS code | 25-41200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0611362 |
Milford is a special kind of community in the town of Milford, located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population information, even though it's not a separate city or town.
In 2020, about 26,971 people lived in Milford. It's a busy place with many homes and families.
Where is Milford Located?
Milford is found in the state of Massachusetts. Its exact location is at 42.145828 degrees north latitude and 71.518975 degrees west longitude. These numbers help pinpoint it on a map.
The area of Milford is about 26.5 square kilometers (or 10.2 square miles). Most of this area is land, which is about 25.8 square kilometers (10.0 square miles). A smaller part, about 0.6 square kilometers (0.2 square miles), is water. This water makes up about 2.35% of Milford's total area.
Who Lives in Milford?
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| 2020 | 26,971 | — | |
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The population of Milford has grown over the years. In 2000, there were 24,230 people living here. By 2020, the population had increased to 26,971.
In 2000, there were 9,566 households in Milford. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 6,447 were families. About 32.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households, 51.7%, were married couples living together.
The average household in Milford had about 2.50 people. For families, the average size was a bit larger, with about 3.06 people.
Age Groups in Milford
The people in Milford come from all age groups. In 2000, about 24.3% of the population was under 18 years old. This means there were many kids and teenagers.
About 6.7% of the people were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, 33.1%, was between 25 and 44 years old. This group often includes young adults and parents.
About 22.2% of the population was between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, 13.7% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Milford was 37 years old.
