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Middletown

Illinois · 329 residents · 0.341 sq mi
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Middletown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,477. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 105 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $60,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
329
−24%since 2000
from 434 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.6
+20%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2112743384014641990201020202024Middletown
2024249
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 58.2%(27)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.6%(12)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.4%(21)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.3%(14)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(18)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.7%(45)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4414.3%(47)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.2%(37)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6417.6%(58)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.7%(32)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.6%(15)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.9%(3)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,477
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,929 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,532
+69%since 2000
from $14,478 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing8.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,600
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
26.1% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−21%since 2009
from 1.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(420)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(313)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other8%(26)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German27.8%(59)
American11.3%(24)
Italian10.4%(22)
Irish7.5%(16)
Dutch4.7%(10)
English3.8%(8)
Swedish2.8%(6)
French0.5%(1)
Polish0.5%(1)
Slovak0.5%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.0%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married18.3%(20)
Married70.6%(77)
Widowed3.7%(4)
Divorced7.3%(8)
Women 15+
Never married13.8%(13)
Married59.6%(56)
Widowed12.8%(12)
Divorced13.8%(13)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middletown, Illinois?

Middletown, Illinois has about 329 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Middletown, Illinois?

The typical household in Middletown, Illinois earns about $51,477 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 $60,600, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Middletown, Illinois?

About 11.6% 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 11.3% 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 114 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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