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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Middletown

New York · 24,160 residents · 5.306 sq mi
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Middletown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,194. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $118,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

24,160
−5%vs 2000
vs 25,388 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,553 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 4,785 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.8
−5%vs 2000
vs 33.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$30,194
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,570 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,525
−29%vs 2000
vs $18,947 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.8%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$118,600
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $103,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$578
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $684 in 2000
US average: $450
50.2%
+4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 45.7% in 2000
49.8% rent
3.9
+51%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(14,423)
Black13.2%(3,350)
Hispanic / Latino25.1%(6,375)
Asian1.7%(423)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.2%(18,065)
1990
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(19,832)
Black11%(2,665)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(3,252)
Asian1.9%(465)
Other5%(1,198)
Diversity Score56.4%(13,616)
56
−21%vs 2000
vs 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.3%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.8%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middletown, New York?

Middletown, New York has about 24,160 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Middletown, New York?

The typical household in Middletown, New York earns about $30,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Middletown, New York expensive?

In Middletown, New York, the median home is worth about $118,600, and the typical rent is about $578 a month.

How educated are people in Middletown, New York?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Middletown, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Middletown, New York?

About 13.8% of people in Middletown, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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