Middletown town is located in Newport County Rhode Island. Middletown town has a 2024 population of 16,386. Middletown town is currently declining at a rate of -1.22% annually and its population has decreased by -3.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,062 in 2020.
The average household income in Middletown town is $128,510 with a poverty rate of 10.03%. The median age in Middletown town is 44.2 years: 43.3 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Middletown town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,819 | 81.67% |
| Two or more races | 1,353 | 8% |
| Black or African American | 715 | 4.23% |
| Other race | 560 | 3.31% |
| Asian | 440 | 2.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.07% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,237 | 2.29 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Married | 3,167 | 3.07 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Non Family | 2,858 | 1.23 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Female | 933 | 2.72 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
| Male | 279 | 2.87 | 39.8 | 60.2 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
58.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 273 | 2.15% |
| Associates Degree | 688 | 5.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,417 | 26.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,740 | 21.61% |
| High School Graduate | 3,075 | 24.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 298 | 2.35% |
| Some College | 2,188 | 17.26% |
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 | 10,439 | 10,161 | 5,447 |
| 2+ Races | 787 | 677 | 222 |
| Hispanic | 621 | 537 | 190 |
| Black | 575 | 491 | 152 |
| Asian | 382 | 322 | 217 |
| Other Race | 284 | 256 | 43 |
| Native American | 11 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.34%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 56.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,964 | $81,848 | $49,605 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,787 | $117,979 | $82,565 |
| High School Graduate | $36,949 | $41,198 | $28,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,833 | $40,956 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,444 | $70,795 | $45,050 |
| Some College | $44,283 | $55,417 | $41,148 |
$54,444
Average Earnings
$70,795
Average Male
$45,050
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.93% of Middletown town residents speak only English, while 12.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,192 | 1,107 | 8.39% |
| Hispanic | 1,153 | 385 | 33.39% |
| Multiple | 1,338 | 248 | 18.54% |
| Other | 557 | 131 | 23.52% |
| Black | 691 | 91 | 13.17% |
| Native | 11 | 4 | 36.36% |
10.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.21%
Male Poverty Rate
13.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Middletown town is Native, with 36.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Middletown town is White, with 8.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.01% |
| High School | 14.23% |
| Some College | 10.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 49.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.38% |
| Male Employed | 3.64% |
| Female Employed | 3.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $124,713 | $159,720 |
| Households | $97,650 | $128,510 |
| Married Families | $135,655 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,063 | $72,000 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.6%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,226
Number of Veterans
1,036
Male Veterans
190
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 522 |
| Second Gulf War | 391 |
| First Gulf War | 322 |
| Korea | 65 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 368 |
| 35 to 54 | 289 |
| 65 to 74 | 273 |
| 55 to 64 | 170 |
| 18 to 34 | 126 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 977 | 9.03% |
| Black | 123 | 20.81% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 8.07% |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 6.59% |
| Asian | 34 | 10.27% |
| Other Race | 31 | 6.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
48.92%
Born in Middletown town
90.69%
Native Born
9.31%
Foreign Born
3.99%
Non Citizen
5.32%
Naturalized
90.69% of Middletown town residents were born in the United States, with 48.92% having been born in Rhode Island. 3.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,376 | -202 | -1.3% |
| 2028 | 15,578 | -202 | -1.28% |
| 2027 | 15,780 | -202 | -1.26% |
| 2026 | 15,982 | -202 | -1.25% |
| 2025 | 16,184 | -202 | -1.23% |
| 2024 | 16,386 | -202 | -1.22% |
| 2023 | 16,588 | -202 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 16,790 | -275 | -1.61% |
| 2021 | 17,065 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 17,062 | 1,157 | 7.27% |
| 2019 | 15,905 | -84 | -0.53% |
| 2018 | 15,989 | -96 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 16,085 | -35 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 16,120 | -34 | -0.21% |
| 2015 | 16,154 | -87 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 16,241 | 32 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 16,209 | 79 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 16,130 | -13 | -0.08% |
| 2011 | 16,143 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2010 | 16,145 | 0 | 0% |