Middletown is a borough located in Dauphin County Pennsylvania. Middletown has a 2024 population of 9,629. Middletown is currently growing at a rate of 0.22% annually and its population has increased by 0.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,545 in 2020.
The average household income in Middletown is $65,971 with a poverty rate of 16.01%. The median age in Middletown is 32.7 years: 31.2 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Middletown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,279 | 76.42% |
| Black or African American | 962 | 10.1% |
| Two or more races | 648 | 6.8% |
| Asian | 327 | 3.43% |
| Other race | 306 | 3.21% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,292 | 2.17 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Non Family | 2,049 | 1.25 | 40.8 | 59.2 |
| Married | 1,324 | 3.1 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Female | 710 | 2.88 | 23.2 | 76.8 |
| Male | 209 | 2.93 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
45.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 412 | 6.56% |
| Associates Degree | 410 | 6.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 856 | 13.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 562 | 8.95% |
| High School Graduate | 2,938 | 46.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 87 | 1.39% |
| Some College | 1,012 | 16.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,083 | 4,652 | 1,177 |
| Black | 446 | 403 | 76 |
| Hispanic | 348 | 348 | 112 |
| 2+ Races | 265 | 265 | 40 |
| Other Race | 217 | 217 | 30 |
| Asian | 169 | 144 | 66 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 39.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,379 | $57,619 | $37,162 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,625 | $62,679 | $60,313 |
| High School Graduate | $40,070 | $42,285 | $32,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,781 | $31,927 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $41,920 | $45,613 | $36,703 |
| Some College | $42,618 | $43,875 | $40,882 |
$41,920
Average Earnings
$45,613
Average Male
$36,703
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.46% of Middletown residents speak only English, while 9.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,714 | 784 | 11.68% |
| Hispanic | 959 | 294 | 30.66% |
| Black | 956 | 229 | 23.95% |
| Multiple | 648 | 179 | 27.62% |
| Asian | 327 | 68 | 20.8% |
| Other | 299 | 10 | 3.34% |
16.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.09%
Male Poverty Rate
17.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Middletown is Hispanic, with 30.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Middletown is Other, with 3.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.55% |
| High School | 17.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.47% |
| Some College | 7.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 37.63% |
| Female Unemployed | 24.37% |
| Male Employed | 7.97% |
| Female Employed | 6.81% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,747 | $78,144 |
| Households | $50,599 | $65,971 |
| Married Families | $69,620 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,922 | $49,811 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.9%
Male Marriage Rate
32.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
553
Number of Veterans
533
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 174 |
| Vietnam | 105 |
| Korea | 93 |
| Second Gulf War | 63 |
| World War II | 18 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 210 |
| 35 to 54 | 163 |
| 65 to 74 | 81 |
| 55 to 64 | 64 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 437 | 7.36% |
| Black | 48 | 7.58% |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 9.96% |
| Asian | 23 | 7.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.89%
Born in Middletown
92.78%
Native Born
7.22%
Foreign Born
4.58%
Non Citizen
2.65%
Naturalized
92.78% of Middletown residents were born in the United States, with 70.89% having been born in Pennsylvania. 4.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,734 | 21 | 0.22% |
| 2028 | 9,713 | 21 | 0.22% |
| 2027 | 9,692 | 21 | 0.22% |
| 2026 | 9,671 | 21 | 0.22% |
| 2025 | 9,650 | 21 | 0.22% |
| 2024 | 9,629 | 21 | 0.22% |
| 2023 | 9,608 | 18 | 0.19% |
| 2022 | 9,590 | -6 | -0.06% |
| 2021 | 9,596 | 51 | 0.53% |
| 2020 | 9,545 | -41 | -0.43% |
| 2019 | 9,586 | 304 | 3.28% |
| 2018 | 9,282 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 9,279 | 10 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 9,269 | 127 | 1.39% |
| 2015 | 9,142 | 223 | 2.5% |
| 2014 | 8,919 | -4 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 8,923 | -13 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 8,936 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2011 | 8,935 | -13 | -0.15% |
| 2010 | 8,948 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,242 | -12 | -0.13% |
| 1990 | 9,254 | -868 | -8.58% |
| 1980 | 10,122 | 1,042 | 11.48% |
| 1970 | 9,080 | -2,102 | -18.8% |
| 1960 | 11,182 | 1,998 | 21.76% |
| 1950 | 9,184 | 2,138 | 30.34% |
| 1940 | 7,046 | 961 | 15.79% |
| 1930 | 6,085 | 165 | 2.79% |
| 1920 | 5,920 | 546 | 10.16% |
| 1910 | 5,374 | -234 | -4.17% |
| 1900 | 5,608 | 528 | 10.39% |
| 1890 | 5,080 | 1,729 | 51.6% |
| 1880 | 3,351 | 371 | 12.45% |
| 1870 | 2,980 | -6,754 | -69.39% |