Middletown, DE Demographics

A map of Middletown's Population by Race

Middletown, Delaware has an estimated population of 24,661, an increase from the 23,192 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.8% White, 31.0% Black, 5.9% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, 4.2% Asian, and 2.7% 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 more diverse than Delaware 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 64.8% in 2020 and 62.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Middletown is ranked the 4th most populous place in Delaware, out of 79 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 4th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Middletown's White Population

12,786 residents of Middletown, or 51.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Middletown is lower than in Delaware overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Middletown ranks 62nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's White population has grown by an estimated 11.2%. White residents' share of Middletown's population has increased from 49.6% to 51.8%.

Middletown is more White than neighboring Townsend (42% White), and St. Georges (45.8% White). Middletown is less White than neighboring Odessa (62.3% White), Chesapeake City (80.2% White), and Cecilton (73.4% White).

Middletown's Black Population

7,646 residents of Middletown, or 31.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Middletown is higher than in Delaware overall, where 21.4% of the population is Black. Middletown ranks 12th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. Black residents' share of Middletown's population has increased from 30.5% to 31.0%.

Middletown is more Black than neighboring Odessa (23% Black), Chesapeake City (2.2% Black), St. Georges (16.1% Black), and Cecilton (8% Black). Middletown is less Black than neighboring Townsend (39.1% Black).

Middletown's Asian Population

1,024 residents of Middletown, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Middletown is comparable to the share in Delaware overall, where 4.3% of the population is Asian. Middletown ranks 13th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 21.1%. Asian residents' share of Middletown's population has decreased from 5.6% to 4.2%.

Middletown is more Asian than neighboring Townsend (3.3% Asian), Odessa (0.7% Asian), Chesapeake City (0.6% Asian), and Cecilton (0% Asian). Middletown is less Asian than neighboring St. Georges (14.2% Asian).

Middletown's Hispanic Population

1,466 residents of Middletown, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Middletown is lower than in Delaware overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Middletown ranks 28th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 29.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Middletown's population has decreased from 8.9% to 5.9%.

Middletown is more Hispanic than neighboring Townsend (4.7% Hispanic). Middletown is less Hispanic than neighboring Odessa (11% Hispanic), Chesapeake City (13.8% Hispanic), St. Georges (14.2% Hispanic), and Cecilton (13.2% Hispanic).

Middletown's Native American/Other Population

660 residents of Middletown, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Middletown is slightly higher than in Delaware overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Middletown ranks 47th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 302.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Middletown's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.7%.

Middletown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Townsend (0% Native American/Other), Odessa (0.5% Native American/Other), Chesapeake City (0% Native American/Other), St. Georges (0% Native American/Other), and Cecilton (0% Native American/Other).

Middletown's Multiracial Population

1,079 residents of Middletown, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Middletown is comparable to the share in Delaware overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Middletown ranks 40th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Middletown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

Middletown is more Multiracial than neighboring Odessa (2.4% Multiracial), and Chesapeake City (3.1% Multiracial). Middletown is less Multiracial than neighboring Townsend (10.8% Multiracial), St. Georges (9.7% Multiracial), and Cecilton (5.4% 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.