Middletown, CT Demographics

A map of Middletown's Population by Race

Middletown, Connecticut has an estimated population of 47,958, a less than 1% change from the 47,717 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.7% White, 13.3% Black, 12.6% Hispanic, 5.9% Asian, 5.2% Multiracial, and 0.3% 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 slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Connecticut 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 55.9% in 2020 and 56.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Middletown is ranked the 15th most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 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 15th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Middletown's White Population

30,069 residents of Middletown, or 62.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Middletown is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Middletown ranks 191st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Middletown's population has decreased from 63.6% to 62.7%.

Middletown is more White than neighboring Meriden (47.6% White). Middletown is less White than neighboring Portland (85.1% White), Durham (87.7% White), Higganum (88.5% White), and Kensington (81.4% White).

Middletown's Black Population

6,378 residents of Middletown, or 13.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Middletown is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Middletown ranks 12th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. Black residents' share of Middletown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 13.3%.

Middletown is more Black than neighboring Portland (1.8% Black), Durham (0% Black), Higganum (0% Black), Kensington (0.9% Black), and Meriden (7.5% Black).

Middletown's Asian Population

2,832 residents of Middletown, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Middletown is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Middletown ranks 55th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's Asian population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. Asian residents' share of Middletown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.9%.

Middletown is more Asian than neighboring Portland (3.8% Asian), Durham (0% Asian), Higganum (2.3% Asian), Kensington (4% Asian), and Meriden (2.4% Asian).

Middletown's Hispanic Population

6,038 residents of Middletown, or 12.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Middletown is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Middletown ranks 46th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Middletown's population has increased from 11.8% to 12.6%.

Middletown is more Hispanic than neighboring Portland (5.9% Hispanic), Durham (6.8% Hispanic), Higganum (6.8% Hispanic), and Kensington (11.3% Hispanic). Middletown is less Hispanic than neighboring Meriden (38.3% Hispanic).

Middletown's Native American/Other Population

143 residents of Middletown, or 0.3% 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 Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Middletown ranks 94th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 56.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Middletown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Middletown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kensington (0.1% Native American/Other). Middletown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Portland (1% Native American/Other), Durham (0.8% Native American/Other), Higganum (1.7% Native American/Other), and Meriden (0.4% Native American/Other).

Middletown's Multiracial Population

2,498 residents of Middletown, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Middletown is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Middletown ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Middletown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.2%.

Middletown is more Multiracial than neighboring Portland (2.4% Multiracial), Durham (4.7% Multiracial), Higganum (0.7% Multiracial), Kensington (2.3% Multiracial), and Meriden (3.8% 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.