Milford, Delaware

Milford is a city located in Kent County, Delaware. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,732. On October 11, 1929, JC Penney opened Store #1252 in Milford, which made it a nationwide company with stores in all 48 states.

Geography

  is located at 38°54'46" North, 75°25'46" West (38.912840, -75.429327). 
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.6 km² (5.6 mi²). 14.4 km² (5.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.07% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 6,732 people, 2,665 households, and 1,700 families residing in the city. The population density is 467.5/km² (1,210.2/mi²). There are 2,897 housing units at an average density of 201.2/km² (520.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 67.97% White, 23.26% African American, 0.34% Native American, 1.04% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 4.25% from other races, and 2.97% from two or more races. 8.82% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 2,665 households out of which 32.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% are married couples living together, 16.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% are non-families. 31.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.44 and the average family size is 3.03. In the city the population is spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 80.1 males. The median income for a household in the city is $32,525, and the median income for a family is $40,333. Males have a median income of $29,271 versus $23,164 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,181. 14.4% of the population and 10.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 21.1% of those under the age of 18 and 12.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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