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North Middletown

New Jersey · 3,035 residents · 0.434 sq mi
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North Middletown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,210. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 21% 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 $357,100. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,035
−4%since 2000
from 3,165 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,993 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 7,293 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
+17%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024North Middletown
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,210
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,954 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,465
+147%since 2000
from $20,462 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
+43%since 2010
from 0.298 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$357,100
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,186
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $963 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
25.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.3%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+31%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(2,884)
Black1.5%(46)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(170)
Asian1.4%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.5%(616)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(2,286)
Black1.9%(59)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(502)
Asian0.8%(25)
Other5.4%(163)
Diversity Score50.2%(1,525)
Diversity Score
50
+158%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+11%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 75.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.3%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
41.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2012
from 11.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2017
from 81.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2016
from 84.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 5.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Middletown, New Jersey?

North Middletown, New Jersey has about 3,035 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Middletown, New Jersey?

The typical household in North Middletown, New Jersey earns about $116,210 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Middletown, New Jersey expensive?

In North Middletown, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $357,100, and the typical rent is about $2,186 a month.

How educated are people in North Middletown, New Jersey?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in North Middletown, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Middletown, New Jersey?

About 10.7% of people in North Middletown, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Middletown, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, North Middletown, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 125 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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