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Middletown

Delaware · 25,798 residents (2025 est.) · 12.678 sq mi
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Middletown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,831. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 18,500 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $409,600. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 33% more than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 120%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,661
+300%since 2000
from 6,161 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,945 / sq mi
+300%since 2000
from 486 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
+25%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:25,798 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K8K14K20K27K1990201020202024Middletown
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,831
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,663 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,839
+185%since 2000
from $18,517 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.8%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
+11%since 2010
from 0.377 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$409,600
+120%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,583
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
1.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.7%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+48%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(4,413)
Black21.1%(1,298)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(326)
Asian0.8%(48)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.2%(3,278)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(12,786)
Black31%(7,646)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(1,466)
Asian4.2%(1,024)
Other7.1%(1,739)
Diversity Score78.1%(19,261)
Diversity Score
78
+47%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.0%
+30.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+29%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.9%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2012
from 8.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2017
from 91.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 88.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 5.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middletown, Delaware?

Middletown, Delaware has about 24,661 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Middletown, Delaware?

The typical household in Middletown, Delaware earns about $112,831 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Middletown, Delaware expensive?

In Middletown, Delaware, the median home is worth about $409,600, and the typical rent is about $1,583 a month.

How educated are people in Middletown, Delaware?

About 44.0% of adults age 25 and over in Middletown, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Middletown, Delaware?

About 8.4% of people in Middletown, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Middletown, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Middletown, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20,827 residents, a change of about 543 percent over that period.

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