Milford, Delaware
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −18.0% |
| 2008 | −1.3% |
| 2012 | −4.8% |
| 2016 | −14.6% |
| 2020 | −4.7% |
| 2024 | −2.2% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 48.1%Harris2,478 | 50.3%Trump2,589 | 1.6% | R+2.2 | D+2.6 | R+0.7 | 5,152 | |
| R | 46.8%Biden2,318 | 51.6%Trump2,551 | 1.6% | R+4.7 | D+9.8 | R+9.2 | 4,948 | |
| R | 40.1%Clinton1,709 | 54.7%Trump2,329 | 5.2% | R+14.6 | R+9.8 | R+16.6 | 4,260 | |
| R | 46.9%Obama1,867 | 51.7%Romney2,057 | 1.4% | R+4.8 | R+3.5 | R+8.6 | 3,981 | |
| R | 48.6%Obama1,934 | 49.9%McCain1,984 | 1.5% | R+1.3 | D+16.8 | R+8.5 | 3,978 | |
| R | 40.4%Kerry1,376 | 58.5%Bush1,990 | 1.1% | R+18.0 | — | R+15.6 | 3,403 |
Milford straddles the Kent–Sussex county line along the Mispillion River, giving it a demographic mix that blends the more competitive northern tier with the Republican-leaning lower Delaware shore.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 18.0 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.6 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 2.2 points.
A population of 12,803, a 52% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $59,464 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Seaford and Angier.
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Milford, Delaware. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/1047420/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.