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Middletown

California · 1,572 residents · 1.844 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $403,900. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,572
+54%since 2000
from 1,020 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
852 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 553 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.5
−23%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
5058711K2K2K2000201020202024Middletown
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$30,395
+115%since 2000
from $14,135 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
+31.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
+13%since 2010
from 0.330 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance18.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services11.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$403,900
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,083
+133%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.9%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71%(724)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(233)
Asian1.7%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.4%(503)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.4%(776)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino49%(771)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other1.1%(18)
Diversity Score64.5%(1,013)
Diversity Score
64
+31%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
−15%since 2000
from 34.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+29.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.2%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
30.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 14.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.5%
−42.6 ptssince 2013
from 58.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.5%
−23.5 ptssince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
38.8%
−29.5 ptssince 2016
from 68.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
60.7%
+31.2 ptssince 2016
from 29.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middletown, California?

Middletown, California has about 1,572 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Middletown, California expensive?

In Middletown, California, the median home is worth about $403,900, and the typical rent is about $2,083 a month.

How educated are people in Middletown, California?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Middletown, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Middletown, California?

About 8.1% of people in Middletown, California live below the federal poverty line.

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