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Middletown

Illinois · 317 residents (2025 est.) · 0.341 sq mi
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Middletown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,188. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 185 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $60,000. The poverty rate of 35.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
249
−43%since 2000
from 434 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
730 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 1,273 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
+25%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:317 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2112743384014641990201020202024Middletown
2024249
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,188
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,929 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,706
+78%since 2000
from $14,478 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.5%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+4%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,000
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
26.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.7%
+67.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
−16%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(420)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(240)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(8)
Diversity Score8.7%(22)
Diversity Score
9
+116%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+55%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% 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
6.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.7%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+20.6 ptssince 2017
from 68.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middletown, Illinois?

Middletown, Illinois has about 249 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Middletown, Illinois?

The typical household in Middletown, Illinois earns about $52,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Middletown, Illinois expensive?

In Middletown, Illinois, the median home is worth about $60,000, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Middletown, Illinois?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Middletown, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Middletown, Illinois?

About 35.5% of people in Middletown, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Middletown, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Middletown, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 194 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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