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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Middletown

Ohio · 51,605 residents · 26.181 sq mi
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Middletown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,215. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $89,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

51,605
+12%since 1990
from 46,029 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,971 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 1,758 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+8%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
45K47K49K50K52K1990201020202024Middletown
202452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,215
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,714 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,773
+52%since 1990
from $12,988 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.6%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,700
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$515
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $376 in 1990
US average: $602
60.1%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 60.0% in 1990
39.9% rent
2.5
+12%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(40,776)
Black10.8%(4,955)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(275)
Asian0.4%(168)
Diversity Score26.6%(12,256)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(44,658)
Black10.6%(5,447)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(460)
Asian0.4%(186)
Diversity Score26.8%(13,810)
27
+1%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.9%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
−18%since 1990
from 16.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middletown, Ohio?

Middletown, Ohio has about 51,605 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Middletown, Ohio?

The typical household in Middletown, Ohio earns about $36,215 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 $89,700, and the typical rent is about $515 a month.

How educated are people in Middletown, Ohio?

About 13.1% 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 12.6% 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 5,576 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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