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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Middletown

Connecticut · 43,167 residents · 41.018 sq mi
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Middletown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,162. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $134,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

43,167
+1%since 1990
from 42,762 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,052 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,043 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
+15%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
42K44K45K47K49K1990201020202024Middletown
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,162
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,644 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,720
+44%since 1990
from $17,814 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$134,400
−35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $156,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$665
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $576 in 1990
US average: $602
51.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 50.7% in 1990
48.7% rent
2.8
−31%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(36,626)
Black11.1%(4,753)
Hispanic / Latino3%(1,292)
Asian1.6%(684)
Diversity Score37%(15,811)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(33,435)
Black11.8%(5,111)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(2,287)
Asian2.6%(1,135)
Diversity Score43.3%(18,711)
43
+17%since 1990
from 37 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.4%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 26.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.6%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 77.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−23%since 1990
from 17.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middletown, Connecticut?

Middletown, Connecticut has about 43,167 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Middletown, Connecticut?

The typical household in Middletown, Connecticut earns about $47,162 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Middletown, Connecticut expensive?

In Middletown, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $134,400, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Middletown, Connecticut?

About 30.4% of adults age 25 and over in Middletown, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Middletown, Connecticut?

About 7.5% of people in Middletown, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Middletown, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Middletown, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 405 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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