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Middletown, Connecticut
Middletown, city, in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. Middletown had 48,439 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 47,717 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 47,958 (±39). GEOID 0947290.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
48,439
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 47,717 · ACS 2020-2024: 47,958 ±39
Median household income
$79,438
±$5,516 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$295,300
±$10,779 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,446
±$45 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Middletown and what county is it in?
Middletown is a city in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 41.0 square miles of land, 1,163 residents per square mile in 2020.
Middletown is in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Middletown, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 48,439 people lived in Middletown on July 1, 2025, up 1.5% since 2020, slower than Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 47,717 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 47,958 (±39).
| Measure | Middletown | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 47,958 ±39 | 175,822 | +1,447 |
| Households | 20,390 ±584 | 74,068 | +1,096 |
| Average household size | 2.09 ±0.06 | 2.28 | −0.09 |
| Housing units | 21,644 ±508 | 82,963 | no clear change |
Middletown's population since 2000
From 43,167 in 2000 to 48,439 in 2025: up 12.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Middletown as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Middletown?
The median resident of Middletown is 38.1 years old; 14.3% are under 18 and 16.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 13.3%. 13.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Middletown | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 ±1.5 | 45.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.3% ±1.0 pts | 16.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.5% ±1.1 pts | 22.2% | – |
| Male | 48.4% ±1.2 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.6% ±1.2 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.7% ±2.0 pts | 79.2% | −4.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.3% ±1.4 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.9% ±1.0 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.2% ±1.0 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.5% ±1.6 pts | 8.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.2% ±1.8 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5% ±0.8 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 13.5% ±1.3 pts | 11.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.4% ±1.0 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.8% ±1.3 pts | 95.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.2% ±2.6 pts | 46.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.2% ±1.8 pts | 20.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.2% ±2.0 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.9% ±0.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Middletown earn?
Half of Middletown's 20,390 households earn less than $79,438 a year (±$5,516), against $104,428 in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. In 2015-2019 it was $80,699 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Middletown | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,438 ±$5,516 | $104,428 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $104,470 ±$4,816 | $138,522 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,165 ±$2,240 | $59,075 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.0% ±1.7 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.2% ±4.1 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.5% ±2.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% ±1.8 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.3% ±1.9 pts | 92.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Middletown?
Owners occupy 52.9% of Middletown's occupied homes and renters 47.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $295,300 by its owner (±$10,779). The median renter pays $1,446 a month including utilities, and 36.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Middletown | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $295,300 ±$10,779 | $379,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,446 ±$45 | $1,454 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.9% ±4.5 pts | 40.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,199 ±$95 | $2,411 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.9% ±2.8 pts | 75.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.1% ±2.8 pts | 24.2% | – |
| Housing units | 21,644 ±508 | 82,963 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7% ±1.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.4% ±1.7 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 44.6% ±2.2 pts | 72.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.2% ±1.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.2% ±1.9 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.7% ±1.8 pts | 5.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Middletown building?
Builders took permits for 17 new housing units in Middletown in 2025 (17 in single-family houses), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Connecticut.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Middletown work and get to work?
68.7% of Middletown's workers drive alone and 14.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Middletown | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.3% ±1.8 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% ±1.2 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.7% ±2.9 pts | 71.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0% ±1.7 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.4% ±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 5.4% ±0.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.1% ±1.8 pts | 16.8% | +9.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.3 min ±1.1 | 26.0 min | +1.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Middletown?
13 census tracts lie mostly in Middletown (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $40,598 (Tract 5416) to $161,042 (Tract 5414.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6802Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 6,247 | $77,016 |
| Tract 5414.02Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 5,691 | $70,149 |
| Tract 5412Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 5,282 | $89,073 |
| Tract 5420Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 4,492 | $101,202 |
| Tract 5417Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 4,126 | $47,094 |
| Tract 5421Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 3,999 | $73,990 |
| Tract 5415Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 3,901 | $68,250 |
| Tract 5413.02Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 3,781 | $86,641 |
| Tract 5414.01Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 3,126 | $161,042 |
| Tract 5411Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 2,337 | $57,091 |
| Tract 5413.01Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 1,952 | $70,294 |
| Tract 5422Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 1,570 | $120,089 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Middletown) · Census block assignment files
How does Middletown compare with other places in Connecticut?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Middletown is the 853rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 13th-most populous of 30 in Connecticut.
Middletown ranks 245th of 294 places in Connecticut with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 13th | 30 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 113th | 167 |
| Residents per square mile | 122nd | 303 |
| Median household income | 245th | 294 |
| Per capita income | 239th | 303 |
| Median home value | 223rd | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 141st | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 39th | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 193rd | 297 |
| Median age | 260th | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 274th | 300 |
| Work from home | 187th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 241st | 302 |
Middletown's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Middletown with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Middletown?
6 of the 57 figures for Middletown on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Middletown are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Middletown.