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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Middletown

Pennsylvania · 7,378 residents · 2.614 sq mi
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Middletown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,785. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $124,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,378
+7%since 1990
from 6,866 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,822 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 2,627 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.1
+10%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Middletown
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,785
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,431 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,282
+53%since 1990
from $14,563 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$124,200
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $114,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$691
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $474 in 1990
US average: $602
89.9%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 91.0% in 1990
10.1% rent
2.3
−24%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(6,581)
Black2%(136)
Hispanic / Latino4%(278)
Asian0.8%(56)
Diversity Score18.7%(1,281)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(6,784)
Black2%(145)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(318)
Asian0.9%(69)
Diversity Score17.2%(1,271)
17
−8%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.7%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.4%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 71.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
−6%since 1990
from 18.8 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, Pennsylvania?

Middletown, Pennsylvania has about 7,378 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Middletown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Middletown, Pennsylvania earns about $53,785 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Middletown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Middletown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $124,200, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Middletown, Pennsylvania?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Middletown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Middletown, Pennsylvania?

About 3.4% of people in Middletown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Middletown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Middletown, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 512 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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