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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Middletown

New York · 25,388 residents · 5.306 sq mi
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Middletown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,570. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $103,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

25,388
+5%since 1990
from 24,160 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,785 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 4,553 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.4
+5%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
24K25K27K29K31K1990201020202024Middletown
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,570
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,194 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,947
+40%since 1990
from $13,525 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.5%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$103,200
−34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $118,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$684
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $578 in 1990
US average: $602
45.7%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 50.2% in 1990
54.3% rent
2.6
−34%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(19,832)
Black11%(2,665)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(3,252)
Asian1.9%(465)
Diversity Score56.4%(13,616)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(14,423)
Black13.2%(3,350)
Hispanic / Latino25.1%(6,375)
Asian1.7%(423)
Diversity Score71.2%(18,065)
71
+26%since 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.3%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 70.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
−10%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 25,388 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Middletown, New York earns about $39,570 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 $103,200, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Middletown, New York?

About 17.0% 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 17.5% of people in Middletown, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Middletown, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Middletown, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,228 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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