Middletown, Delaware Population 2022
Middletown is a city located in New Castle County Delaware. Middletown has a 2020 population of 24,526. Middletown is currently growing at a rate of 2.26% annually and its population has increased by 29.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,970 in 2010.
The average household income in Middletown is $107,700 with a poverty rate of 5.74%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,311 per month, and the median house value is $294,800. The median age in Middletown is 39.2 years, 37.1 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
Middletown Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Middletownwas:
- White: 61.68%
- Black or African American: 27.84%
- Other race: 4.07%
- Asian: 3.78%
- Two or more races: 2.54%
- Native American: 0.10%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,785 | 61.68% |
| Black or African American | 6,222 | 27.84% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 23 | 0.10% |
| Asian | 844 | 3.78% |
| Some Other Race | 909 | 4.07% |
| Two or More Races | 567 | 2.54% |
Middletown Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,317 | 2.67 | 77.4 |
| Married | 4,248 | 3.31 | 90.4 |
| Male | 417 | 3.68 | 54.9 |
| Female | 1,307 | 3.08 | 50.6 |
| Non Family | 2,345 | 1.11 | 72.9 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 297 | 1.95% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 312 | 2.05% |
| High School Graduate | 3,950 | 25.90% |
| Some College | 2,845 | 18.65% |
| Associates Degree | 2,016 | 13.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,420 | 22.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,413 | 15.82% |
Middletown Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 280 | 280 | 236 |
| Asian | 634 | 634 | 329 |
| Other Race | 381 | 381 | 193 |
| Black | 4,387 | 4,230 | 1,682 |
| White | 8,892 | 8,670 | 3,348 |
| Hispanic | 1,051 | 821 | 80 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 84.29%.
Middletown Language by Age
Middletown Language
89.03% of Middletown residents speak only English, while 10.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.44% of the population.
Middletown Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,173 | 758 | 12.28% |
| White | 12,499 | 484 | 3.87% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 1,540 | 20 | 1.30% |
5.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.86%
Male Poverty Rate
6.53%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Middletown
The race most likely to be in poverty in Middletown is Black, with 12.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Middletown is Hispanic, with 1.30% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.80%.
Middletown Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.8%
Male Marriage Rate
49.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Middletown Married by Age and Sex
Middletown Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Middletown Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 841 | 8.29% |
| Black | 779 | 15.59% |
| Hispanic | 118 | 10.55% |
Middletown Veterans by Education
9.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
39.94%
Born in Middletown
91.32%
Native Born
8.68%
Foreign Born
2.73%
Non Citizen
5.95%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.32% of Middletown residents were born in the United States, with 39.94% having been born in Delaware. 2.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2,644 | 0.00% | |
| 1980 | 2,946 | 302 | 1.09% |
| 1990 | 3,834 | 888 | 2.67% |
| 2000 | 6,161 | 2,327 | 4.86% |
| 2010 | 18,970 | 12,809 | 11.90% |
| 2011 | 19,324 | 354 | 1.87% |
| 2012 | 19,519 | 195 | 1.01% |
| 2013 | 19,739 | 220 | 1.13% |
| 2014 | 20,041 | 302 | 1.53% |
| 2015 | 20,501 | 460 | 2.30% |
| 2016 | 21,055 | 554 | 2.70% |
| 2017 | 21,611 | 556 | 2.64% |
| 2018 | 22,358 | 747 | 3.46% |
| 2019 | 22,900 | 542 | 2.42% |
| 2020 | 23,442 | 542 | 2.37% |
| 2021 | 23,984 | 542 | 2.31% |
| 2022 | 24,526 | 542 | 2.26% |