Middletown is a city located in Lower CT River Valley Planning Region Connecticut. Middletown has a 2024 population of 48,323. Middletown is currently growing at a rate of 0.71% annually and its population has increased by 2.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 46,965 in 2020.
The average household income in Middletown is $99,291 with a poverty rate of 11.93%. The median age in Middletown is 37.5 years: 35.8 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Middletown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,670 | 69.92% |
| Black or African American | 7,204 | 14.96% |
| Two or more races | 4,001 | 8.31% |
| Asian | 2,454 | 5.1% |
| Other race | 681 | 1.41% |
| Native American | 142 | 0.29% |
| 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 | 20,539 | 2.09 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Non Family | 9,783 | 1.24 | 35.3 | 64.7 |
| Married | 7,715 | 2.84 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Female | 2,476 | 2.89 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Male | 565 | 2.94 | 63 | 37 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
54.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,165 | 3.49% |
| Associates Degree | 3,053 | 9.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,750 | 23.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,760 | 17.26% |
| High School Graduate | 9,061 | 27.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 605 | 1.81% |
| Some College | 5,969 | 17.89% |
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 | 23,648 | 22,725 | 10,167 |
| Black | 4,561 | 4,090 | 957 |
| Hispanic | 2,849 | 2,571 | 753 |
| 2+ Races | 1,907 | 1,817 | 656 |
| Asian | 1,567 | 1,433 | 1,159 |
| Other Race | 474 | 409 | 71 |
| Native American | 123 | 109 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.1%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 73.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,796 | $75,313 | $63,244 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,599 | $91,429 | $72,301 |
| High School Graduate | $43,446 | $48,676 | $38,311 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,142 | $33,041 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,951 | $64,020 | $50,441 |
| Some College | $46,547 | $54,395 | $36,450 |
$55,951
Average Earnings
$64,020
Average Male
$50,441
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.09% of Middletown residents speak only English, while 15.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28,377 | 2,329 | 8.21% |
| Black | 6,859 | 1,299 | 18.94% |
| Hispanic | 4,885 | 1,027 | 21.02% |
| Multiple | 3,615 | 666 | 18.42% |
| Asian | 1,956 | 308 | 15.75% |
| Other | 628 | 241 | 38.38% |
| Native | 141 | 100 | 70.92% |
11.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.81%
Male Poverty Rate
12.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Middletown is Native, with 70.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Middletown is White, with 8.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.08% |
| High School | 18.3% |
| Some College | 10% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 21.34% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.06% |
| Female Employed | 6.67% |
| Male Employed | 4.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $103,333 | $127,252 |
| Households | $75,120 | $99,291 |
| Married Families | $116,706 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,775 | $65,366 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.8%
Male Marriage Rate
38.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,054
Number of Veterans
1,930
Male Veterans
124
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 734 |
| Second Gulf War | 591 |
| First Gulf War | 351 |
| Korea | 141 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 543 |
| 75+ | 527 |
| 65 to 74 | 472 |
| 55 to 64 | 269 |
| 18 to 34 | 243 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,662 | 5.55% |
| Black | 272 | 5% |
| 2+ Races | 103 | 3.79% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 1.84% |
| Native American | 17 | 13.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
57.9%
Born in Middletown
88.37%
Native Born
11.63%
Foreign Born
3.88%
Non Citizen
7.75%
Naturalized
88.37% of Middletown residents were born in the United States, with 57.9% having been born in Connecticut. 3.88% 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 | 50,021 | 339 | 0.68% |
| 2028 | 49,682 | 340 | 0.69% |
| 2027 | 49,342 | 340 | 0.69% |
| 2026 | 49,002 | 339 | 0.7% |
| 2025 | 48,663 | 340 | 0.7% |
| 2024 | 48,323 | 339 | 0.71% |
| 2023 | 47,984 | 6 | 0.01% |
| 2022 | 47,978 | -52 | -0.11% |
| 2021 | 48,030 | 1,065 | 2.27% |
| 2020 | 46,965 | 673 | 1.45% |
| 2019 | 46,292 | -190 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 46,482 | -26 | -0.06% |
| 2017 | 46,508 | -197 | -0.42% |
| 2016 | 46,705 | -64 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 46,769 | -372 | -0.79% |
| 2014 | 47,141 | -198 | -0.42% |
| 2013 | 47,339 | -241 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 47,580 | -171 | -0.36% |
| 2011 | 47,751 | 92 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 47,659 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 43,167 | 405 | 0.95% |
| 1990 | 42,762 | 3,722 | 9.53% |
| 1980 | 39,040 | 2,116 | 5.73% |
| 1970 | 36,924 | 3,674 | 11.05% |
| 1960 | 33,250 | 3,539 | 11.91% |
| 1950 | 29,711 | 3,216 | 12.14% |
| 1940 | 26,495 | 1,941 | 7.91% |
| 1930 | 24,554 | 10,916 | 80.04% |
| 1920 | 13,638 | 1,787 | 15.08% |
| 1910 | 11,851 | 2,262 | 23.59% |
| 1900 | 9,589 | 576 | 6.39% |
| 1890 | 9,013 | 2,187 | 32.04% |
| 1880 | 6,826 | -97 | -1.4% |
| 1870 | 6,923 | 1,741 | 33.6% |
| 1860 | 5,182 | 971 | 23.06% |
| 1850 | 4,211 | 700 | 19.94% |
| 1840 | 3,511 | 388 | 12.42% |
| 1830 | 3,123 | 505 | 19.29% |
| 1820 | 2,618 | -47,403 | -94.77% |