Middle township is located in Cape May County New Jersey. Middle township has a 2024 population of 19,903. Middle township is currently declining at a rate of -1.39% annually and its population has decreased by -2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,309 in 2020.
The average household income in Middle township is $100,754 with a poverty rate of 9.03%. The median age in Middle township is 44.8 years: 40.8 years for males, and 48.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Middle township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,129 | 79.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,893 | 9.31% |
| Two or more races | 1,154 | 5.67% |
| Other race | 886 | 4.36% |
| Asian | 278 | 1.37% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,801 | 2.23 | 78 | 22 |
| Married | 4,414 | 2.86 | 92.3 | 7.7 |
| Non Family | 2,923 | 1.18 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Female | 1,099 | 2.59 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Male | 365 | 1.95 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
78.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 776 | 5.2% |
| Associates Degree | 1,113 | 7.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,483 | 16.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,490 | 9.98% |
| High School Graduate | 5,264 | 35.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 447 | 2.99% |
| Some College | 3,353 | 22.46% |
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 | 11,744 | 10,996 | 3,316 |
| Black | 1,447 | 1,287 | 293 |
| Hispanic | 1,319 | 1,038 | 135 |
| 2+ Races | 566 | 443 | 120 |
| Other Race | 460 | 313 | 6 |
| Asian | 246 | 212 | 176 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.63%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 71.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,663 | $57,480 | $62,982 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,008 | $116,607 | $82,982 |
| High School Graduate | $38,328 | $50,472 | $14,526 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,661 | $15,022 | $35,368 |
| Overall | $46,304 | $56,094 | $40,614 |
| Some College | $44,167 | $61,000 | $40,290 |
$46,304
Average Earnings
$56,094
Average Male
$40,614
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.94% of Middle township residents speak only English, while 12.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,918 | 1,068 | 7.16% |
| Multiple | 1,121 | 371 | 33.1% |
| Black | 1,764 | 323 | 18.31% |
| Hispanic | 2,368 | 314 | 13.26% |
| Other | 879 | 21 | 2.39% |
9.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.69%
Male Poverty Rate
8.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Middle township is Multiple, with 33.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Middle township is Other, with 2.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.82% |
| High School | 12.16% |
| Some College | 7.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 15.9% |
| Male Employed | 6.14% |
| Female Unemployed | 5.5% |
| Female Employed | 5.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,962 | $118,969 |
| Households | $79,990 | $100,754 |
| Married Families | $113,048 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,010 | $60,731 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.7%
Male Marriage Rate
50.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,211
Number of Veterans
986
Male Veterans
225
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 527 |
| First Gulf War | 351 |
| Second Gulf War | 184 |
| Korea | 52 |
| World War II | 24 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 371 |
| 35 to 54 | 343 |
| 75+ | 313 |
| 55 to 64 | 168 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 910 | 6.81% |
| Black | 237 | 14.94% |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 9.92% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 3.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.2%
Employment Rate
10.5%
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
56.78%
Born in Middle township
94.48%
Native Born
5.52%
Foreign Born
2.46%
Non Citizen
3.05%
Naturalized
94.48% of Middle township residents were born in the United States, with 56.78% having been born in New Jersey. 2.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,498 | -281 | -1.5% |
| 2028 | 18,779 | -281 | -1.47% |
| 2027 | 19,060 | -281 | -1.45% |
| 2026 | 19,341 | -281 | -1.43% |
| 2025 | 19,622 | -281 | -1.41% |
| 2024 | 19,903 | -281 | -1.39% |
| 2023 | 20,184 | -281 | -1.37% |
| 2022 | 20,465 | -74 | -0.36% |
| 2021 | 20,539 | 230 | 1.13% |
| 2020 | 20,309 | 2,003 | 10.94% |
| 2019 | 18,306 | -94 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 18,400 | -90 | -0.49% |
| 2017 | 18,490 | -87 | -0.47% |
| 2016 | 18,577 | -85 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 18,662 | -116 | -0.62% |
| 2014 | 18,778 | -31 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 18,809 | -69 | -0.37% |
| 2012 | 18,878 | 28 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 18,850 | -72 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 18,922 | 0 | 0% |