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Middletown

Pennsylvania · 7,529 residents · 2.614 sq mi
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Middletown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,980. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $226,300. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
7,529
+2%since 2000
from 7,378 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,880 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,822 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+16%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Middletown
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,980
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,785 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,916
+106%since 2000
from $22,282 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,185
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $691 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
15.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+14%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(6,784)
Black2%(145)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(318)
Asian0.9%(69)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.2%(1,271)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(5,517)
Black5.2%(392)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(1,123)
Asian2.7%(201)
Other3.1%(235)
Diversity Score53.4%(4,020)
Diversity Score
53
+210%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+44%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.4%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middletown, Pennsylvania?

Middletown, Pennsylvania has about 7,529 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Middletown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Middletown, Pennsylvania earns about $85,980 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 $226,300, and the typical rent is about $1,185 a month.

How educated are people in Middletown, Pennsylvania?

About 25.7% 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 6.3% 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 663 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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