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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Middletown

Delaware · 6,161 residents · 12.678 sq mi
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Middletown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,663. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $102,000. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,161
+61%since 1990
from 3,834 in 1990
1990 – 2025
486 / sq mi
+61%since 1990
from 302 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.9
Unchangedsince 1990
from 31.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K8K14K20K27K1990201020202024Middletown
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,663
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,044 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,517
+62%since 1990
from $11,438 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.9%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$102,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $83,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$490
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $324 in 1990
US average: $602
74.2%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
25.8% rent
2.4
−12%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(2,901)
Black22.7%(869)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(71)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score49.7%(1,907)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(4,413)
Black21.1%(1,298)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(326)
Asian0.8%(48)
Diversity Score53.2%(3,278)
53
+7%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.4%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.9%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 69.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3 min
−12%since 1990
from 26.6 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, Delaware?

Middletown, Delaware has about 6,161 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Middletown, Delaware?

The typical household in Middletown, Delaware earns about $41,663 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 $102,000, and the typical rent is about $490 a month.

How educated are people in Middletown, Delaware?

About 13.4% 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 10.9% 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 2,327 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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