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Middletown

Kentucky · 9,706 residents · 5.136 sq mi
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Middletown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,207. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $235,300. Households here earn about 44% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,706
+69%since 2000
from 5,744 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,890 / sq mi
+69%since 2000
from 1,118 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+9%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K9K10K1990201020202024Middletown
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,207
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,608 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,101
+43%since 2000
from $26,660 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,161
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $569 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.7%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
40.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+22%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(5,138)
Black5.5%(317)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(86)
Asian1.4%(83)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.2%(1,161)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(7,322)
Black9.6%(929)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(514)
Asian4.5%(433)
Other2.7%(266)
Diversity Score48.2%(4,683)
Diversity Score
48
+139%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+62%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.0%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middletown, Kentucky?

Middletown, Kentucky has about 9,706 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Middletown, Kentucky?

The typical household in Middletown, Kentucky earns about $75,207 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Middletown, Kentucky expensive?

In Middletown, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $235,300, and the typical rent is about $1,161 a month.

How educated are people in Middletown, Kentucky?

About 46.6% of adults age 25 and over in Middletown, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Middletown, Kentucky?

About 9.7% of people in Middletown, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Middletown, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Middletown, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,689 residents, a change of about 93 percent over that period.

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

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