Middletown, PA Demographics
What is the population of Middletown?
There are 17,187 residents in Middletown, with a median age of 40. Of this, 48.96% are males and 51.04% are females. US-born citizens make up 88.59% of the resident pool in Middletown, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.9%. Additionally, 3.51% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 14,964 people in Middletown currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 17,187 | 2.5% |
| Male Population | 8,414 | -0.2% |
| Female Population | 8,773 | 5.2% |
Male Population 48.96%
Female Population 51.04%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40 | -2.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 15,226 | 2.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,357 | 2.3% |
| Not Citizen | 604 | -3.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 88.59%
Citizen not U.S. Born 7.9%
Not Citizen 3.51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 120 | 21.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,094 | -1.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 657 | -8.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 249 | 27.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 14,964 | 2.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.7%
Moved from Same County 6.4%
Moved from Same State 3.85%
Moved from Different State 1.46%
Same House as Last Year 87.59%
What are the employment statistics in Middletown?
White-collar workers make up 76.75% of the working population in Middletown, while blue-collar employees account for 23.25%. There are also 1,422 entrepreneurs in Middletown (7.87% of the workforce); 12,410 workers employed in private companies (68.65%); and 2,074 people working in governmental institutions (11.47%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 13,874 | 124.4% |
| Blue Collar | 4,202 | 93.2% |
White Collar 76.75%
Blue Collar 23.25%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,422 | 89.3% |
| Private Companies | 12,410 | 117.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,074 | 128.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,170 | 116.8% |
Self Employees 7.87%
Private Companies 68.65%
Governmental Workers 11.47%
Not for Profit Companies 12%
How many households are there in Middletown?
There are a total of 7,472 households in Middletown, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 58.57% of these Middletown households, while non-family units account for the remaining 41.43%. Additionally, 26.03% of households have children and 73.97% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 7,472 | 4.5% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -20.0% |
| Family Households | 4,376 | -0.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 3,096 | 11.6% |
Family Households 58.57%
Non-Family Households 41.43%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,945 | -0.9% |
| Households without Children | 5,527 | 6.5% |
Households with Children 26.03%
Households without Children 73.97%
What are the median and average incomes in Middletown?
The average annual household income in Middletown is $99,221, while the median household income sits at $75,909 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $77,112, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $102,294. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $32,031 and $57,844, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $99,221 | 5.7% |
| Median Household Income | $75,909 | 5.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,933 | 1.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 14,917 | 2.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Middletown?
There are 7,736 housing units in Middletown, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1968. Of the 7,472 occupied housing units in Middletown, 59.97% are owner-occupied, while 40.03% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64.94% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $230,550. In general, housing costs reach $1,340 per month in Middletown.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 7,736 | 3.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1968 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,551 | -1.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 693 | -1.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 959 | -3.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 853 | 16.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,479 | 5.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 829 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 682 | -3.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 276 | 3.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 290 | 31.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 124 | 100.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,472 | 4.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 4,481 | 3.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 2,991 | 6.8% |
Owner Occupied 59.97%
Renter Occupied 40.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,910 | 7.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,571 | -3.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $230,550 | 8.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $212,750 | 6.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,340 | 7.2% |
With Mortgage 64.94%
Without Mortgage 35.06%
What is the level of education in Middletown?
Approximately 44.53% of the population in Middletown holds a high school degree (that's 6,136 residents), while 20.01% have attained a college certificate (2,757 locals) and 17.48% have a bachelor's degree (2,408 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 328 | -15.0% |
| Some High School | 6,136 | -4.3% |
| Some College | 2,757 | -8.5% |
| Associate Degree | 1,011 | -3.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,408 | 16.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,139 | 6.2% |
No High School 2.38%
Some High School 44.53%
Some College 20.01%
Associate Degree 7.34%
Bachelor's Degree 17.48%
Graduate Degree 8.27%
What is the marital status of Middletown residents?
A total of 4,769 people in Middletown have never been married (which represents 32.26% of the total population), while 7,212 of them are wedded (48.79%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 412 (2.79%) and 1,605 (10.86%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 4,769 | -2.0% |
| Married | 7,212 | 7.2% |
| Separated | 412 | -12.7% |
| Widowed | 783 | -14.9% |
| Divorced | 1,605 | -3.2% |
Never Married 32.26%
Married 48.79%
Separated 2.79%
Widowed 5.3%
Divorced 10.86%
What are the most common means of transportation in Middletown?
The top three means of transportation people in Middletown use to get to work are: car, walking and taxi cab. A total of 7,540 residents commute by car, 244 prefer going to work by walking and 79 by taxi cab
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 7,540 | 3.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 56 | 51.4% |
| Railroad | 10 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 15 | -11.8% |
| TaxiCab | 79 | -6.0% |
| Walk | 244 | 23.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Middletown by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.