Middletown, VA Demographics

A map of Middletown's Population by Race

Middletown, Virginia has an estimated population of 1,786, a dramatic increase from the 1,355 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.9% White, 21.4% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 2.3% Black, 1.1% Asian, and 0.2% 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia 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 35.6% in 2020 and 45.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Middletown is ranked the 296th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 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 326th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Middletown's White Population

1,266 residents of Middletown, or 70.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Middletown is considerably higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Middletown ranks 282nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's White population has grown by an estimated 17.7%. White residents' share of Middletown's population has decreased from 79.4% to 70.9%.

Middletown is more White than neighboring Stephens City (62.5% White), and Winchester (61.4% White). Middletown is less White than neighboring Strasburg (84.6% White), Front Royal (73% White), and Shenandoah Shores (72.5% White).

Middletown's Black Population

41 residents of Middletown, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Middletown is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Middletown ranks 411th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's Black population has declined by an estimated 42.3%. Black residents' share of Middletown's population has decreased from 5.2% to 2.3%.

Middletown is less Black than neighboring Stephens City (6.8% Black), Strasburg (5.7% Black), Front Royal (9% Black), Shenandoah Shores (2.6% Black), and Winchester (7.7% Black).

Middletown's Asian Population

20 residents of Middletown, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Middletown is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Middletown ranks 407th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's Asian population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Asian residents' share of Middletown's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.1%.

Middletown is less Asian than neighboring Stephens City (1.4% Asian), Front Royal (1.8% Asian), and Winchester (2.2% Asian).

Middletown's Hispanic Population

382 residents of Middletown, or 21.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Middletown is considerably higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Middletown ranks 194th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 226.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Middletown's population has increased from 8.6% to 21.4%.

Middletown is more Hispanic than neighboring Strasburg (4.9% Hispanic), Front Royal (9.4% Hispanic), Shenandoah Shores (13.4% Hispanic), and Winchester (21% Hispanic). Middletown is less Hispanic than neighboring Stephens City (26.3% Hispanic).

Middletown's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Middletown, or 0.2% 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 Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Middletown ranks 352nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 55.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Middletown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Middletown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stephens City (0.9% Native American/Other), Strasburg (0.4% Native American/Other), Front Royal (2.5% Native American/Other), Shenandoah Shores (0.5% Native American/Other), and Winchester (0.9% Native American/Other).

Middletown's Multiracial Population

73 residents of Middletown, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Middletown is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Middletown ranks 149th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middletown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Middletown's population has decreased from 5.5% to 4.1%.

Middletown is more Multiracial than neighboring Stephens City (2.1% Multiracial), and Strasburg (3.4% Multiracial). Middletown is less Multiracial than neighboring Front Royal (4.4% Multiracial), Shenandoah Shores (9.8% Multiracial), and Winchester (6.9% 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.