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Middletown

Michigan · 799 residents · 0.469 sq mi
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Middletown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 167 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $90,700. The poverty rate of 34.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
799
−17%since 2000
from 966 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,704 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 2,060 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
+19%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5676767858941K1990201020202024Middletown
2024799
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,891 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,043
+34%since 2000
from $16,500 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.8%
+27.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
−6%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade45.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information20.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,700
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$869
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $471 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.1%
−18.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.8%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−4%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
19
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(930)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2%(19)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(59)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98%(783)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(16)
Diversity Score4.9%(39)
Diversity Score
5
−20%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% 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%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
11.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−15.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.2%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2012
from 23.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.1%
+14.2 ptssince 2017
from 66.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2016
from 93.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 4.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middletown, Michigan?

Middletown, Michigan has about 799 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Middletown, Michigan?

The typical household in Middletown, Michigan earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Middletown, Michigan expensive?

In Middletown, Michigan, the median home is worth about $90,700, and the typical rent is about $869 a month.

How educated are people in Middletown, Michigan?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Middletown, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Middletown, Michigan?

About 34.8% of people in Middletown, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Middletown, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Middletown, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 88 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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