Population 771 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in New Milford
Household size in New Milford
| Period | New Milford | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.94 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.49 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in New Milford run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.94 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in New Milford
| Period | New Milford | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.7 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.7 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.1 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
New Milford skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in New Milford
| Period | New Milford | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in New Milford: 6.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in New Milford
Renters in New Milford
| Period | New Milford | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
New Milford is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 7.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About half of owners (50.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in New Milford
| Period | New Milford | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in New Milford is close to the national rate: 9.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6%.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in New Milford
| Period | New Milford | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in New Milford are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Illinois overall, where the median home dates to 1970.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in New Milford
| Period | New Milford | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $583 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $946 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $915 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,032 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$449 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in New Milford pays $1,032 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 26.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in New Milford
Bachelor's degrees in New Milford
| Period | New Milford | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in New Milford: 15.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in New Milford
| Period | New Milford | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.8% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.1% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.9% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.6% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in New Milford is close to the national rate: 90.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in New Milford
| Period | New Milford | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in New Milford: 7.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
New Milford compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Milford | 2.45 | 44.1 | 6.1% | 7.9% | 9.0% | 1978 | $1,032 | 15.4% | 90.6% | 7.9% |
| Morristown | 2.38 | 45.5 | 7.0% | 8.2% | 13.8% | 1976 | $894 | 21.1% | 92.5% | 11.1% |
| Rockford | 2.46 | 40.1 | 15.6% | 40.1% | 9.7% | 1964 | $1,068 | 23.3% | 85.2% | 8.8% |
| Davis Junction | 2.98 | 35.4 | 11.1% | 6.0% | 6.9% | 1995 | $914 | 30.6% | 94.8% | 4.7% |
| Monroe Center | 2.70 | 39.2 | 8.8% | 16.8% | 11.1% | 1965 | $980 | 25.3% | 96.6% | 4.6% |
| Cherry Valley | 2.47 | 45.9 | 10.4% | 9.8% | 5.4% | 1987 | $900 | 31.1% | 93.8% | 5.2% |
| Stillman Valley | 2.59 | 46.3 | 3.8% | 8.4% | 10.8% | 1979 | $1,036 | 36.2% | 96.5% | 1.8% |
| Holcomb | 2.91 | 36.6 | 10.6% | 8.2% | 8.1% | 1990 | $891 | 28.0% | 94.0% | 6.1% |
| Irene | 2.52 | 43.6 | 18.3% | 15.3% | 5.0% | 1969 | $1,335 | 30.5% | 96.6% | 5.6% |
| Lindenwood | 2.77 | 42.4 | 4.8% | 21.7% | 13.1% | 1953 | $755 | 17.8% | 84.3% | 15.2% |
| Loves Park | 2.36 | 39.0 | 13.2% | 39.9% | 4.6% | 1981 | $1,175 | 25.5% | 92.9% | 6.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up New Milford. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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