Milford
Town in Ellis County, Texas

Milford is a town in Ellis County, Texas, with 722 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 617 ft (188 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mertens, 5.4 miles SE.
- 722residents (2020 Census)
- 617 ftelevation · 188 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.4 km²
- 293 / sq mipopulation density
- 76670ZIP code
About Milford
Milford is an incorporated rural community located in North Central Texas, in the southwestern corner of Ellis County, United States. The population was 722 at the 2020 census. The community is also widely known as the birth place of Richard Starrett, current head coach of Centennial High School in Bakersfield, California.
The town is located 14 miles (23 km) northeast of Hillsboro and 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Waxahachie. The community received media attention due to a Chevron gas pipeline explosion and resulting town evacuation which occurred in 2013.
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Living in Milford
- Median household income
- $30,850
- Median home value
- $160,200
- Median rent
- $924/mo
- Median age
- 32
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Milford had 722 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 722 |
|---|---|
| Density | 293 per sq mi (113 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Milford at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Ellis County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 722 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.46 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.1215° N, 96.9500° W |
| ZIP code | 76670 |
| Official website | cityofmilfordtx.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4848408 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Milford
- Mertens5.4 mi SE
- Italy5.9 mi NE
- Carl's Corner6.6 mi SW
- Frost8.8 mi E
- Bynum11.0 mi S
- Itasca11.8 mi W
- Hillsboro12.5 mi SW
- Maypearl13.5 mi N
- Blooming Grove13.8 mi E
- Malone14.5 mi S
- Grandview16.8 mi NW
- Abbott17.9 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Milford
What county is Milford in?
Milford is in Ellis County, Texas.
What is the population of Milford, TX?
722 people lived in Milford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Milford, TX?
The ZIP code of Milford is 76670.
What is the elevation of Milford?
617 feet (188 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Milford?
Mertens (5.4 mi), Italy (5.9 mi), Carl's Corner (6.6 mi), Frost (8.8 mi), Bynum (11.0 mi).
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