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Middletown

Ohio · 52,146 residents (2025 est.) · 26.181 sq mi
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Middletown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,102. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% 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 $164,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51,617
Unchangedsince 2000
from 51,605 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,972 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,971 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
+7%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:52,146 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
45K47K49K50K52K1990201020202024Middletown
202452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,102
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,215 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,456
+59%since 2000
from $19,773 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+5%since 2010
from 0.429 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,007
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
46.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+16%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(44,658)
Black10.6%(5,447)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(460)
Asian0.4%(186)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.8%(13,810)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(36,532)
Black13.2%(6,790)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(4,241)
Asian0.9%(478)
Other6.9%(3,576)
Diversity Score58.8%(30,335)
Diversity Score
59
+120%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+80%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.2%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 20.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2017
from 70.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middletown, Ohio?

Middletown, Ohio has about 51,617 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Middletown, Ohio?

The typical household in Middletown, Ohio earns about $57,102 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Middletown, Ohio expensive?

In Middletown, Ohio, the median home is worth about $164,400, and the typical rent is about $1,007 a month.

How educated are people in Middletown, Ohio?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Middletown, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Middletown, Ohio?

About 17.1% of people in Middletown, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Middletown, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Middletown, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,588 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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