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Middletown

Delaware · 23,192 residents · 12.678 sq mi
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Middletown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,663. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 17,031 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $294,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,192
+276%since 2000
from 6,161 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,829 / sq mi
+276%since 2000
from 486 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+20%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K8K14K20K27K1990201020202024Middletown
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,663
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,663 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,984
+127%since 2000
from $18,517 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$294,800
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,311
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
24.3% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+31%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(11,494)
Black30.5%(7,072)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(2,067)
Asian5.6%(1,298)
Other4.9%(1,141)
Diversity Score80.5%(18,676)
Diversity Score
81
+51%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.2%
+24.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.9%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middletown, Delaware?

Middletown, Delaware has about 23,192 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Middletown, Delaware?

The typical household in Middletown, Delaware earns about $91,663 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 $294,800, and the typical rent is about $1,311 a month.

How educated are people in Middletown, Delaware?

About 38.2% 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 5.7% 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 19,358 residents, a change of about 505 percent over that period.

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