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Middletown

Virginia · 1,355 residents · 0.775 sq mi
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Middletown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,185. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 20% 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 $197,900. Households here earn about 42% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,355
+33%since 2000
from 1,015 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,748 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 1,310 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+6%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9381K1K2K2K1990201020202024Middletown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,185
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,538 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,352
+25%since 2000
from $18,613 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
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
$197,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$809
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $548 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
38.4% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+75%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(943)
Black4.4%(45)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.6%(138)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(1,076)
Black5.2%(71)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(117)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other2.4%(32)
Diversity Score38.5%(522)
Diversity Score
38
+183%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+44%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middletown, Virginia?

Middletown, Virginia has about 1,355 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Middletown, Virginia?

The typical household in Middletown, Virginia earns about $44,185 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Middletown, Virginia expensive?

In Middletown, Virginia, the median home is worth about $197,900, and the typical rent is about $809 a month.

How educated are people in Middletown, Virginia?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Middletown, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Middletown, Virginia?

About 18.5% of people in Middletown, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Middletown, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Middletown, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 294 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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