Population 7,195 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Middlebury
Household size in Middlebury
| Period | Middlebury | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.74 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.02 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
At 2.68 people per household, Middlebury sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the New Haven area overall, where it has 2.53 people. Household size has edged down from 2.74 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Middlebury
| Period | Middlebury | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.8 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.6 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.5 | 41.4 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.8 | 41.7 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.8, Middlebury is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 42.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Middlebury
| Period | Middlebury | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 12.7% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.1% | 12.4% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 12.0% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 13.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +0.8 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.8% of households in Middlebury, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Middlebury
Renters in Middlebury
| Period | Middlebury | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 34.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 36.8% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 38.2% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 37.6% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +2.9 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Middlebury is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 38.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.9 points, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Middlebury
| Period | Middlebury | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 10.6% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 8.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Middlebury: 6.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.4 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Middlebury
| Period | Middlebury | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1961 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Middlebury was built around 1977, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the New Haven area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1964. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Middlebury
| Period | Middlebury | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,024 | $1,093 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,258 | $1,175 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,051 | $1,288 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $628 | $1,584 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$396 | +$491 | +$575 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Middlebury costs $628 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has fallen $396 a month since 2006–10, down 39%, even as the national median rose. The typical renter here spends 25.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. No other Connecticut city with 5,000+ people has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Middlebury
Bachelor's degrees in Middlebury
| Period | Middlebury | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.4% | 31.6% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.2% | 33.1% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.8% | 34.5% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.4% | 38.5% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Middlebury is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (53.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Middlebury
| Period | Middlebury | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.2% | 87.4% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.7% | 88.4% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.6% | 89.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 90.6% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Middlebury: 94.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Middlebury
| Period | Middlebury | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 10.7% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Middlebury than nationally: unemployment was 4.0%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Middlebury compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlebury | 2.68 | 44.8 | 7.8% | 13.4% | 6.1% | 1977 | $628 | 53.4% | 94.3% | 4.0% |
| Naugatuck | 2.55 | 40.7 | 12.8% | 32.2% | 5.2% | 1967 | $1,333 | 33.4% | 91.9% | 5.0% |
| Oakville | 2.50 | 44.6 | 7.2% | 23.5% | 8.3% | 1966 | $1,352 | 33.1% | 92.7% | 2.2% |
| Waterbury | 2.59 | 37.9 | 23.2% | 52.8% | 9.8% | 1958 | $1,299 | 18.1% | 81.5% | 9.5% |
| Woodbury | 2.22 | 51.7 | 7.3% | 22.5% | 9.5% | 1978 | $1,667 | 49.5% | 99.0% | 4.1% |
| Watertown | 2.71 | 48.0 | 6.8% | 10.3% | 8.6% | 1971 | $1,380 | 43.8% | 95.1% | 3.5% |
| Minortown | 2.68 | 60.4 | 5.8% | 0.0% | 7.8% | 1995 | $1,660 | 68.2% | 100.0% | 3.2% |
| Southbury | 2.39 | 53.0 | 3.3% | 11.8% | 6.5% | 1978 | $1,912 | 51.8% | 95.1% | 3.1% |
| Beacon Falls | 2.42 | 44.1 | 8.0% | 14.4% | 1.3% | 1982 | $1,986 | 46.3% | 99.0% | 4.4% |
| Oxford | 2.64 | 45.9 | 1.6% | 9.4% | 4.1% | 1988 | $1,389 | 46.9% | 97.5% | 2.4% |
| Bethlehem Village | 2.48 | 36.5 | 6.1% | 25.9% | 9.8% | 1979 | $1,507 | 40.2% | 96.4% | 0.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Middlebury. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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