Middletown, CA Demographics

A map of Middletown's Population by Race

Middletown, California has an estimated population of 1,572, a dramatic increase from the 1,114 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.4% White, 49.0% Hispanic, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Middletown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Middletown has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Middletown, that probability was 52.8% in 2020 and 51.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Middletown is ranked the 953rd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Middletown was ranked the 1048th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Middletown's White Population

776 residents of Middletown, or 49.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Middletown is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Middletown ranks 785th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's White population has grown by an estimated 17.8%. White residents' share of Middletown's population has decreased from 59.2% to 49.4%.

Middletown is more White than neighboring Calistoga (47.2% White). Middletown is less White than neighboring Hidden Valley Lake (75.8% White), Cobb (88.1% White), Lower Lake (61.9% White), and Clearlake (53.5% White).

Middletown's Black Population

0 residents of Middletown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Middletown is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Middletown ranks 1290th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Middletown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Middletown is less Black than neighboring Hidden Valley Lake (1.1% Black), Lower Lake (0.2% Black), Calistoga (0.7% Black), and Clearlake (4% Black).

Middletown's Asian Population

7 residents of Middletown, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Middletown is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Middletown ranks 1209th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. Asian residents' share of Middletown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Middletown is more Asian than neighboring Hidden Valley Lake (0.3% Asian), and Cobb (0% Asian). Middletown is less Asian than neighboring Lower Lake (1.4% Asian), Calistoga (1.7% Asian), and Clearlake (1.2% Asian).

Middletown's Hispanic Population

771 residents of Middletown, or 49.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Middletown is higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Middletown ranks 563rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 99.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Middletown's population has increased from 34.7% to 49.0%.

Middletown is more Hispanic than neighboring Hidden Valley Lake (16.6% Hispanic), Cobb (8.9% Hispanic), Lower Lake (33.4% Hispanic), and Clearlake (33.9% Hispanic). Middletown is less Hispanic than neighboring Calistoga (50.2% Hispanic).

Middletown's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Middletown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Middletown is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Middletown ranks 935th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Middletown's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Middletown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hidden Valley Lake (0.1% Native American/Other), Cobb (3% Native American/Other), and Clearlake (1.1% Native American/Other).

Middletown's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Middletown, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Middletown is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Middletown ranks 964th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Middletown's population has decreased from 4.0% to 1.1%.

Middletown is more Multiracial than neighboring Cobb (0% Multiracial), and Calistoga (0.2% Multiracial). Middletown is less Multiracial than neighboring Hidden Valley Lake (6% Multiracial), Lower Lake (3.1% Multiracial), and Clearlake (6.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.