Population 4,975 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Middletown
Household size in Middletown
| Period | Middletown | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Middletown has 2.51 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.39 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
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 Middletown
| Period | Middletown | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.9 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.3 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.9 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Middletown skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Of the 187 Indiana cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 are older.
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 Middletown
| Period | Middletown | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Middletown: 6.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Middletown has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Indiana cities.
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 Middletown
Renters in Middletown
| Period | Middletown | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Middletown is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (44.4%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Middletown
| Period | Middletown | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Middletown is close to the national rate: 8.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6%.
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 Middletown
| Period | Middletown | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Middletown is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1965, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Middletown has older homes than the great majority of Indiana cities.
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 Middletown
| Period | Middletown | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $601 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $658 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $739 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $827 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$226 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
The median renter in Middletown pays $827 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 21.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Middletown has lower rents than at least four in five Indiana cities.
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 Middletown
Bachelor's degrees in Middletown
| Period | Middletown | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Middletown: 18.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Compared with other Indiana cities, Middletown has a lower share of college graduates than most.
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 Middletown
| Period | Middletown | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.2% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.3% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.0% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.9% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Middletown: 94.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Middletown has a higher share of high school graduates than most Indiana cities.
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 Middletown
| Period | Middletown | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Middletown has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Middletown has lower unemployment than the great majority of Indiana cities. 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).
Middletown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown | 2.51 | 44.9 | 6.9% | 19.1% | 8.9% | 1965 | $827 | 18.5% | 94.9% | 2.5% |
| Honey Creek | 2.11 | 54.0 | 3.6% | 14.9% | 12.9% | 1963 | $746 | 24.4% | 86.6% | 3.4% |
| Daleville | 2.44 | 43.2 | 12.6% | 20.0% | 6.7% | 1965 | $904 | 26.2% | 95.7% | 2.8% |
| Chesterfield | 2.42 | 39.1 | 9.1% | 27.3% | 8.0% | 1961 | $968 | 13.5% | 92.4% | 11.4% |
| Sulphur Springs | 1.90 | 57.5 | 2.9% | 16.2% | 12.2% | 1961 | $701 | 25.8% | 82.3% | 4.2% |
| Markleville | 2.53 | 44.8 | 15.1% | 13.1% | 5.0% | 1968 | $1,223 | 27.3% | 94.9% | 4.9% |
| Cadiz | 2.56 | 48.4 | 8.7% | 14.6% | 12.0% | 1942 | $1,200 | 17.7% | 93.4% | 7.3% |
| Progress | 2.54 | 42.5 | 12.2% | 5.5% | 8.9% | 1970 | $965 | 30.7% | 94.5% | 2.0% |
| Oakville | 2.11 | 47.1 | 7.5% | 5.0% | 5.7% | 1994 | $935 | 25.7% | 79.6% | 4.9% |
| Springport | 2.01 | 57.5 | 5.7% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 1974 | $925 | 35.2% | 87.8% | 0.3% |
| Anderson | 2.32 | 41.6 | 14.7% | 36.1% | 10.6% | 1964 | $1,009 | 18.6% | 89.2% | 6.1% |
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 Middletown. 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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