Milford, Kansas
City
Coordinates39°10′24″N 96°54′42″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyGeary
Area total0.57 sq mi
Area land0.57 sq mi
Area water0.00 sq mi
Area total1.48 km²
Area land1.48 km²
Area water0.00 km²
Unit prefImperial
Elevation1155 ft
Population as of2020
Population total408
Time zoneCST (UTC-6)
Time zone (DST)CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP Code66514
Area code785
FIPS code20-46525[1]
GNIS ID476335[1]

Milford is a city in Geary County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 408.[2]

History

Milford was originally called Bachelder, and under the latter name was laid out in 1855.[3] Milford contained a lumber mill in its early days.[4]

Geography

Milford is located at 39°10′24″N 96°54′42″W (39.173454, -96.911650).[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.59 square miles (1.53 km2), all land.[6]

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.[7]

Demographics

Milford is part of the Manhattan, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 408 people, 168 households, and 119 families in Milford.[8][9] The population density was 713.3 per square mile (275.4/km2). There were 261 housing units at an average density of 456.3 per square mile (176.2/km2).[9][10] The racial makeup was 82.84% (338) white or European American (78.43% non-Hispanic white), 5.15% (21) black or African-American, 0.25% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.49% (2) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.23% (5) from other races, and 10.05% (41) from two or more races.[11] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 8.58% (35) of the population.[12]

Of the 168 households, 33.9% had children under the age of 18; 58.9% were married couples living together; 14.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 23.2% of households consisted of individuals and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[9] The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.5.[13] The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 13.2% of the population.[14]

26.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.1 males.[9] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 92.9 males.[9]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $45,875 (with a margin of error of +/- $14,869) and the median family income was $72,917 (+/- $32,548).[15] Males had a median income of $44,250 (+/- $12,861). The median income for those above 16 years old was $38,750 (+/- $23,030).[16] Approximately, 5.3% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under the age of 18 and 19.1% of those ages 65 or over.[17][18]

2010 census

As of the census[19] 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 inhabitants 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.

Education

The community is served by Geary County USD 475 public school district.[20]

Milford High School was closed through school unification. The Milford High School mascot was the Panthers.[21]

Parks and recreation

Notable people

References

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  2. ^ "Profile of Milford, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived November 15, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  3. ^ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2. Standard Publishing Company. p. 280.
  4. ^ Capace, Nancy (2000). Encyclopedia of Kansas. Somerset Publishers. p. 236.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  7. ^ Climate Summary for Milford, Kansas
  8. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  9. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  10. ^ "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
  11. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  12. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  13. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  14. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  15. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  16. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  17. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  18. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  19. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  20. ^ "USD 475 Geary County Schools". USD 475. Archived from the original on 24 August 2017. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  21. ^ "Milford Rural High School". E-YEARBOOK.COM. Retrieved 10 January 2017.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Geary County, Kansas