Census-designated place · Pennsylvania
Middletown, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Middletown, Northampton County, census-designated place, in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Middletown, Northampton County had 7,628 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±768). GEOID 4249144.
Residents, 2020-2024
7,628
±768 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 7,529
Median household income
$97,607
±$13,810 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$322,000
±$22,306 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,545
±$213 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Middletown, Northampton County and what county is it in?
Middletown, Northampton County is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It covers 2.6 square miles of land, 2,880 residents per square mile in 2020.
Middletown, Northampton County is in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Middletown, Northampton County lies entirely within Bethlehem Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Middletown, Northampton County, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Middletown, Northampton County's population at 7,628 (±768). The 2020 Census counted 7,529 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Middletown, Northampton County is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Middletown, Northampton County | Northampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,628±768 | 318,580 | no clear change |
| Households | 3,030±319 | 122,624 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.51±0.18 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,100±326 | 129,448 | no clear change |
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, Northampton County?
The median resident of Middletown, Northampton County is 46.9 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 23.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 25.9%. 7.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Middletown, Northampton County | Northampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.9±4.1 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.5%±3.9 pts | 19.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.3%±3.0 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Male | 49.3%±3.3 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 25.9%±4.5 pts | 15.5% | +13.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.2%±5.4 pts | 72.0% | −14.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.3%±3.5 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±1.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9%±1.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.1%±2.9 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.3%±4.6 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.6%±2.6 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 11.4%±2.5 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.5%±1.1 pts | 4.4% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.1%±3.3 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.8%±5.1 pts | 34.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.4%±3.1 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 97.0%±1.5 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±1.4 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, Northampton County earn?
Half of Middletown, Northampton County's 3,030 households earn less than $97,607 a year (±$13,810), against $89,184 in Northampton County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $96,148 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Middletown, Northampton County | Northampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,607±$13,810 | $89,184 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $130,787±$21,823 | $115,853 | – |
| Per capita income | $53,183±$9,991 | $45,736 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.8%±5.3 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.3%±16.8 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.0%±3.1 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.1%±2.6 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.2%±2.9 pts | 90.8% | – |
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, Northampton County?
Owners occupy 80.6% of Middletown, Northampton County's occupied homes and renters 19.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $322,000 by its owner (±$22,306). The median renter pays $1,545 a month including utilities, and 37.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Middletown, Northampton County | Northampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $322,000±$22,306 | $308,600 | +$56,293 |
| Median gross rent | $1,545±$213 | $1,395 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.2%±15.9 pts | 40.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,047±$186 | $1,957 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.6%±3.8 pts | 71.1% | −8.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 19.4%±3.8 pts | 28.9% | – |
| Housing units | 3,100±326 | 129,448 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±5.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.9%±4.2 pts | 58.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.3%±2.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.2%±3.3 pts | 26.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.4%±2.6 pts | 6.5% | – |
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 do people in Middletown, Northampton County work and get to work?
73.5% of Middletown, Northampton County's workers drive alone and 17.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.8 minutes.
| Measure | Middletown, Northampton County | Northampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.0%±5.0 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±3.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 73.5%±6.0 pts | 74.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3%±4.0 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.2%±1.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.8%±4.6 pts | 14.4% | +14.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.8 min±3.1 | 27.0 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 Middletown, Northampton County?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Middletown, Northampton County, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $79,163 (Tract 176.03) to $128,660 (Tract 176.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 176.03Northampton County | 4,176 | $79,163 |
| Tract 176.06Northampton County | 4,793 | $128,660 |
| Tract 176.07Northampton County | 9,155 | $124,214 |
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, Northampton County) · Census block assignment files
How does Middletown, Northampton County compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
Middletown, Northampton County ranks 486th of 2,136 places in Pennsylvania with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 415th | 2,159 |
| Residents per square mile | 428th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 486th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 333rd | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 437th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 266th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 867th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 823rd | 2,129 |
| Median age | 706th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,073rd | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 412th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 1,242nd | 2,156 |
Middletown, Northampton County's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
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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, Northampton County?
16 of the 57 figures for Middletown, Northampton County 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
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