Middletown, MD Demographics

A map of Middletown's Population by Race

Middletown, Maryland has an estimated population of 5,014, a slight increase from the 4,943 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.7% White, 5.5% Asian, 4.1% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 1.1% 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 Maryland 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 30.5% in 2020 and 25.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Middletown is ranked the 204th most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 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 206th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Middletown's White Population

4,299 residents of Middletown, or 85.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Middletown is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Middletown ranks 202nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's White population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Middletown's population has increased from 83.0% to 85.7%.

Middletown is more White than neighboring Myersville (83.7% White), Jefferson (84.2% White), and Frederick (50.1% White). Middletown is less White than neighboring Braddock Heights (88.3% White), and Burkittsville (92.6% White).

Middletown's Black Population

53 residents of Middletown, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Middletown is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Middletown ranks 364th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's Black population has declined by an estimated 66.2%. Black residents' share of Middletown's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.1%.

Middletown is less Black than neighboring Braddock Heights (2% Black), Myersville (1.3% Black), Jefferson (6.7% Black), Burkittsville (2.2% Black), and Frederick (17% Black).

Middletown's Asian Population

274 residents of Middletown, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Middletown is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Middletown ranks 147th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's Asian population has grown by an estimated 42.7%. Asian residents' share of Middletown's population has increased from 3.9% to 5.5%.

Middletown is more Asian than neighboring Braddock Heights (1.1% Asian), Myersville (3.9% Asian), Jefferson (1.2% Asian), and Burkittsville (0% Asian). Middletown is less Asian than neighboring Frederick (5.8% Asian).

Middletown's Hispanic Population

208 residents of Middletown, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Middletown is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Middletown ranks 263rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 19.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Middletown's population has decreased from 5.2% to 4.1%.

Middletown is more Hispanic than neighboring Burkittsville (0% Hispanic). Middletown is less Hispanic than neighboring Braddock Heights (5.2% Hispanic), Myersville (8.5% Hispanic), Jefferson (6.3% Hispanic), and Frederick (20.5% 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 Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Middletown ranks 345th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 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 0.5% to 0.0%.

Middletown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Myersville (0.9% Native American/Other), Burkittsville (1.5% Native American/Other), and Frederick (0.6% Native American/Other).

Middletown's Multiracial Population

180 residents of Middletown, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Middletown is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Middletown ranks 277th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Middletown's population has decreased from 4.2% to 3.6%.

Middletown is more Multiracial than neighboring Braddock Heights (3.4% Multiracial), Myersville (1.7% Multiracial), and Jefferson (1.6% Multiracial). Middletown is less Multiracial than neighboring Burkittsville (3.7% Multiracial), and Frederick (6% 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.