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Middletown

Maryland · 4,136 residents · 2.118 sq mi
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Middletown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,135. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $421,400. Poverty is rare here, at 1.0% of residents. Households here earn about 53% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,136
+55%since 2000
from 2,668 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,953 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 1,260 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+10%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Middletown
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,135
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,266 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,256
+72%since 2000
from $25,759 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
66.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.3%
US avg: 7%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$421,400
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $188,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$907
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $677 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+39%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(2,571)
Black1.5%(39)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(22)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(173)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(3,710)
Black2.7%(112)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(129)
Asian2.8%(114)
Other0.9%(36)
Diversity Score22.4%(926)
Diversity Score
22
+244%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.4 min
+33%since 2000
from 27.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.3%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middletown, Maryland?

Middletown, Maryland has about 4,136 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Middletown, Maryland?

The typical household in Middletown, Maryland earns about $108,135 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Middletown, Maryland expensive?

In Middletown, Maryland, the median home is worth about $421,400, and the typical rent is about $907 a month.

How educated are people in Middletown, Maryland?

About 50.7% of adults age 25 and over in Middletown, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Middletown, Maryland?

About 1.0% of people in Middletown, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Middletown, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Middletown, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,321 residents, a change of about 128 percent over that period.

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