Milford, Kansas

Milford, Kansas
City
Location within Geary County and Kansas
KDOT map of Geary County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°10′24″N96°54′42″W / 39.17333°N 96.91167°W / 39.17333; -96.91167 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Geary
Area [2]
• 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]	1,155 ft (352 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	408
• Density	720/sq mi (280/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66514
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-46525 [1]
GNIS ID	476335 [1]

Milford is a city in Geary County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 408. ^[3]

History

Milford was originally called Bachelder, and under the latter name was laid out in 1855. ^[4] Milford contained a lumber mill in its early days. ^[5]

Geography

Milford is located at 39°10′24″N96°54′42″W / 39.17333°N 96.91167°W / 39.17333; -96.91167 (39.173454, -96.911650). ^[6] 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. ^[7]

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. ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

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. ^{[9] [10]} 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). ^{[10] [11]} 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. ^[12] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 8.58% (35) of the population. ^[13]

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. ^[10] The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.5. ^[14] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 13.2% of the population. ^[15]

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. ^[10] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 92.9 males. ^[10]

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). ^[16] Males had a median income of $44,250 (+/- $12,861). The median income for those above 16 years old was $38,750 (+/- $23,030). ^[17] 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. ^{[18] [19]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[20] 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.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 502 people, 183 households, and 133 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,217.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,242.2/km²). There were 245 housing units at an average density of 1,570.1 per square mile (606.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 84.66% White, 3.19% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 1.00% Pacific Islander, 3.59% from other races, and 6.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.37% of the population.

There were 183 households, out of which 41.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.1% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 15.9% from 45 to 64, and 5.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $29,583 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,246. About 10.3% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Geary County USD 475 public school district. ^[21]

Milford High School was closed through school unification. The Milford High School mascot was the Panthers. ^[22]

Parks and recreation

• Milford Lake and Milford State Park

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

References

1. "Milford, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System , United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Milford, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
4. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2. Standard Publishing Company. p. 280.
5. Capace, Nancy (2000). Encyclopedia of Kansas. Somerset Publishers. p. 236.
6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
8. Climate Summary for Milford, Kansas
9. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
11. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
19. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
20. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
21. "USD 475 Geary County Schools". USD 475. Archived from the original on August 24, 2017. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
22. "Milford Rural High School". E-YEARBOOK.COM. Retrieved January 10, 2017.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Geary County, Kansas

External links

• Milford - Directory of Public Officials
• Milford city map, KDOT