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North Middletown

Kentucky · 606 residents (2025 est.) · 0.333 sq mi
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North Middletown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,000. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,700. The poverty rate of 32.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
679
+21%since 2000
from 562 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,039 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 1,688 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
+12%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:606 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4115977829671K1990201020202024North Middletown
2024679
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,000
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,038 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,561
+68%since 2000
from $14,606 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.411 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$913
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−18.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+35%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(542)
Black1.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(32)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82%(557)
Black1.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino9%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.5%(51)
Diversity Score39.1%(266)
Diversity Score
39
+581%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
6.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−17.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.9%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
45.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2012
from 11.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.1%
−64.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.4%
+23.5 ptssince 2017
from 61.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Middletown, Kentucky?

North Middletown, Kentucky has about 679 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Middletown, Kentucky?

The typical household in North Middletown, Kentucky earns about $48,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Middletown, Kentucky expensive?

In North Middletown, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $117,700, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in North Middletown, Kentucky?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in North Middletown, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Middletown, Kentucky?

About 32.0% of people in North Middletown, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Middletown, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, North Middletown, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 97 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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