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Middletown, New York
Middletown, city, in Orange County, New York. Middletown had 30,098 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 30,345 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 30,289 (±46). GEOID 3647042.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
30,098
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 30,345 · ACS 2020-2024: 30,289 ±46
Median household income
$79,346
±$8,059 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$308,600
±$14,490 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$1,661
±$106 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Middletown and what county is it in?
Middletown is a city in Orange County, New York. It covers 5.3 square miles of land, 5,719 residents per square mile in 2020.
Middletown is in the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY 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 30,098 people lived in Middletown on July 1, 2025, down 0.8% since 2020, in line with New York (−1.0%). The 2020 Census counted 30,345 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 30,289 (±46).
| Measure | Middletown | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 30,289 ±46 | 406,616 | +2,326 |
| Households | 9,970 ±686 | 138,608 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.98 ±0.20 | 2.84 | +0.35 |
| Housing units | 10,633 ±694 | 149,699 | −1,071 |
Middletown's population since 2000
From 25,388 in 2000 to 30,098 in 2025: up 18.6%. 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 36.3 years old; 25.9% are under 18 and 13.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 43.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 27.0%. 20.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Middletown | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3 ±2.4 | 37.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.9% ±2.5 pts | 25.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.6% ±2.0 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Male | 51.2% ±2.3 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 43.6% ±3.7 pts | 23.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 27.0% ±3.1 pts | 57.9% | −5.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 21.6% ±4.6 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±1.4 pts | 2.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±1.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 20.9% ±2.6 pts | 13.7% | +7.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 36.4% ±3.8 pts | 30.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.1% ±1.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.5% ±2.4 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.6% ±2.5 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.2% ±2.8 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.1% ±3.2 pts | 32.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.9% ±2.1 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.9% ±2.7 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4% ±1.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
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 9,970 households earn less than $79,346 a year (±$8,059), against $97,178 in Orange County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 the median was $67,990 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,356 after inflation. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Middletown | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,346 ±$8,059 | $97,178 | +$11,356 |
| Mean household income | $96,508 ±$7,082 | $124,053 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,965 ±$2,257 | $43,052 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.6% ±3.3 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.2% ±5.0 pts | 18.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.5% ±3.1 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.2% ±2.5 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.7% ±2.6 pts | 89.3% | – |
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 51.7% of Middletown's occupied homes and renters 48.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $308,600 by its owner (±$14,490). The median renter pays $1,661 a month including utilities, and 38.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Middletown | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $308,600 ±$14,490 | $387,900 | +$84,614 |
| Median gross rent | $1,661 ±$106 | $1,680 | +$147 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.2% ±6.6 pts | 48.0% | −18.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,294 ±$87 | $2,664 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 51.7% ±4.8 pts | 67.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 48.3% ±4.8 pts | 32.2% | – |
| Housing units | 10,633 ±694 | 149,699 | −1,071 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2% ±1.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.0% ±1.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 47.8% ±4.2 pts | 61.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9% ±1.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.2% ±2.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 32.5% ±3.9 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.9% ±3.7 pts | 9.4% | – |
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 3 new housing units in Middletown in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 0.1 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
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?
65.2% of Middletown's workers drive alone and 6.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 36.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.6%.
| Measure | Middletown | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.9% ±2.8 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% ±2.1 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 65.2% ±4.4 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 18.1% ±3.6 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 5.4% ±1.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±0.8 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.0% ±1.9 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.0 min ±3.5 | 34.1 min | +6.2 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?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Middletown, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $68,550 (Tract 11) to $110,048 (Tract 13).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 151Orange County | 6,588 | $54,830 |
| Tract 15Orange County | 5,052 | $84,651 |
| Tract 16.01Orange County | 5,257 | $75,845 |
| Tract 11Orange County | 4,402 | $68,550 |
| Tract 13Orange County | 3,351 | $110,048 |
| Tract 12Orange County | 2,624 | $74,022 |
| Tract 16.02Orange County | 3,036 | $87,011 |
| Tract 114Orange County | 4,090 | $117,794 |
| Tract 112Orange County | 5,061 | $95,404 |
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 New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Middletown is the 1,360th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 26th-most populous of 594 in New York.
Middletown ranks 896th of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 26th | 594 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 541st | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 117th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 896th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 1,341st | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 618th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 391st | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 407th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,354th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 1,460th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,515th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 1,244th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 195th | 1,652 |
Middletown's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, 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?
8 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.