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Middletown

New York · 30,345 residents · 5.306 sq mi
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Middletown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,235. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $186,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,345
+20%since 2000
from 25,388 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,719 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 4,785 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+9%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K27K29K31K1990201020202024Middletown
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,235
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,570 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,529
+51%since 2000
from $18,947 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,284
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $684 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 45.7% in 2000
56.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+23%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.1%(8,236)
Black20.8%(6,304)
Hispanic / Latino43.6%(13,243)
Asian3.7%(1,130)
Other4.6%(1,398)
Diversity Score86.1%(26,116)
Diversity Score
86
+21%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
16.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middletown, New York?

Middletown, New York has about 30,345 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Middletown, New York earns about $58,235 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 $186,200, and the typical rent is about $1,284 a month.

How educated are people in Middletown, New York?

About 19.4% 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 14.8% 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 6,185 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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