Middletown, NY Demographics

A map of Middletown's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	13,210	13,243	43.6%	43.6%
White	8,168	8,236	27.0%	27.1%
Black	6,548	6,304	21.6%	20.8%
Asian	1,051	1,130	3.5%	3.7%
Multiracial	965	1,083	3.2%	3.6%
Native American/Other	347	349	1.1%	1.2%

Middletown, New York has an estimated population of 30,289, a less than 1% change from the 30,345 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.6% Hispanic, 27.0% White, 21.6% Black, 3.5% Asian, 3.2% Multiracial, and 1.1% 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than New York 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 69.0% in 2020 and 68.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Middletown is ranked the 46th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 47th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Middletown's White Population

8,168 residents of Middletown, or 27.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Middletown is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Middletown ranks 1264th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Middletown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 27.0%.

Middletown is more White than neighboring Washington Heights (23.2% White). Middletown is less White than neighboring Mechanicstown (32.4% White), Scotchtown (31.4% White), Goshen (73.1% White), and Bloomingburg (97.5% White).

Middletown's Black Population

6,548 residents of Middletown, or 21.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Middletown is higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Middletown ranks 37th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. Black residents' share of Middletown's population has increased from 20.8% to 21.6%.

Middletown is more Black than neighboring Goshen (1% Black), and Bloomingburg (1.3% Black). Middletown is less Black than neighboring Washington Heights (35.1% Black), Mechanicstown (24% Black), and Scotchtown (26.9% Black).

Middletown's Asian Population

1,051 residents of Middletown, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Middletown is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Middletown ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. Asian residents' share of Middletown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Middletown is more Asian than neighboring Mechanicstown (3% Asian), and Bloomingburg (0% Asian). Middletown is less Asian than neighboring Washington Heights (5.1% Asian), Scotchtown (5.3% Asian), and Goshen (3.8% Asian).

Middletown's Hispanic Population

13,210 residents of Middletown, or 43.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Middletown is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Middletown ranks 24th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Middletown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 43.6%.

Middletown is more Hispanic than neighboring Washington Heights (24.3% Hispanic), Mechanicstown (35.4% Hispanic), Scotchtown (24.5% Hispanic), Goshen (18.7% Hispanic), and Bloomingburg (0.9% Hispanic).

Middletown's Native American/Other Population

347 residents of Middletown, or 1.1% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Middletown ranks 206th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Middletown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Middletown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Washington Heights (0% Native American/Other), Mechanicstown (0.5% Native American/Other), Goshen (0.2% Native American/Other), and Bloomingburg (0.1% Native American/Other). Middletown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Scotchtown (1.6% Native American/Other).

Middletown's Multiracial Population

965 residents of Middletown, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Middletown is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Middletown ranks 584th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Middletown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Middletown is more Multiracial than neighboring Bloomingburg (0.1% Multiracial). Middletown is less Multiracial than neighboring Washington Heights (12.3% Multiracial), Mechanicstown (4.7% Multiracial), and Scotchtown (10.3% 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.