Town · New Hampshire
Middleton, New Hampshire
Middleton, town, in Strafford County, New Hampshire. Middleton had 1,863 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,823 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,595 (±262). GEOID 3301747700.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,863
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,823 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,595 ±262
Median household income
$101,696
±$7,512 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031
Median home value
$312,300
±$27,270 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500
Median gross rent
$1,500
±$293 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491
Where is Middleton and what county is it in?
Middleton is a town in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It covers 18.1 square miles of land, 101 residents per square mile in 2020.
Middleton is in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 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 Middleton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,863 people lived in Middleton on July 1, 2025, up 2.3% since 2020, in line with New Hampshire (+2.7%). The 2020 Census counted 1,823 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,595 (±262).
| Measure | Middleton | Strafford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,595±262 | 132,575 | no clear change |
| Households | 593±90 | 52,080 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.69±0.26 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 796±112 | 56,609 | no clear change |
Middleton's population since 2000
From 1,440 in 2000 to 1,863 in 2025: up 29.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Middleton 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 Middleton?
The median resident of Middleton is 43.5 years old; 18.9% are under 18 and 18.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.6%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 1.4%.
| Measure | Middleton | Strafford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.5±5.7 | 38.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.9%±3.7 pts | 17.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.9%±4.0 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Male | 51.1%±4.6 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.6%±2.5 pts | 87.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±2.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.7%±2.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.1%±4.4 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 15.6%±3.8 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.7%±4.4 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.7%±3.3 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.4%±5.0 pts | 39.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.7%±2.6 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.7%±2.0 pts | 84.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±1.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
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 Middleton earn?
Half of Middleton's 593 households earn less than $101,696 a year (±$7,512), against $88,570 in Strafford County and $99,031 in New Hampshire. In 2015-2019 it was $94,719 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Middleton | Strafford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $101,696±$7,512 | $88,570 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $110,669±$10,128 | $114,189 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,751±$5,401 | $46,304 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.8%±2.6 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0%±10.9 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.1%±4.6 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.9%±2.7 pts | 96.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.1%±4.4 pts | 93.5% | – |
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 Middleton?
Owners occupy 96.5% of Middleton's occupied homes and renters 3.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $312,300 by its owner (±$27,270). The median renter pays $1,500 a month including utilities, and 83.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Middleton | Strafford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $312,300±$27,270 | $362,800 | +$81,914 |
| Median gross rent | $1,500±$293 | $1,488 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 83.3%±38.6 pts | 41.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,907±$107 | $2,330 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 96.5%±3.3 pts | 67.1% | +7.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 3.5%±3.3 pts | 32.9% | – |
| Housing units | 796±112 | 56,609 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±5.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±67.2 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 90.7%±3.9 pts | 55.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.4%±3.2 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.3%±3.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.4%±2.3 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.8%±4.3 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.5%±1.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
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 Middleton building?
Builders took permits for 16 new housing units in Middleton in 2025 (16 in single-family houses), 8.6 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across New Hampshire.
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 Middleton work and get to work?
79.5% of Middleton's workers drive alone and 14.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 38.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Middleton | Strafford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.2%±5.2 pts | 67.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5%±2.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.5%±6.2 pts | 71.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.0%±3.1 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±4.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.1%±5.5 pts | 16.2% | +10.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 38.8 min±4.1 | 26.0 min | no clear change |
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 Middleton?
No census tract lies mostly in Middleton; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 885Strafford County | 4,343 | $100,551 |
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 Middleton) · Census block assignment files
How does Middleton compare with other places in New Hampshire?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Middleton is the 5,119th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 133rd-most populous of 221 in New Hampshire.
Middleton ranks 95th of 235 places in New Hampshire with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 133rd | 221 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 106th | 187 |
| Residents per square mile | 165th | 241 |
| Median household income | 95th | 235 |
| Per capita income | 173rd | 240 |
| Median home value | 160th | 239 |
| Median gross rent | 76th | 221 |
| Poverty rate | 111th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 208th | 239 |
| Median age | 150th | 239 |
| Owner-occupied share | 9th | 241 |
| Work from home | 126th | 214 |
| Travel time to work | 10th | 241 |
Middleton's figures with every place in New Hampshire (CSV)
Every place in New Hampshire, sortable · Compare Middleton 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 Middleton?
20 of the 57 figures for Middleton 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 Middleton 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' school search.