Middletown, CT Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Middletown | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,401 | 3,353,625 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 953.7 | 604.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.50% | -0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.0 | 42.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 16,020 | 1,298,936 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Middletown declined by 12.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 42,009 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Middletown has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Middletown | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,064 | $95,363 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 1.56% | 4.09% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Middletown is about 25% lower than in Connecticut.
Housing
| Metric | Middletown | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $216,827 | $290,235 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,307 | $1,419 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 58.5% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Middletown is about 13.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,307 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Middletown spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 172 hours, about 7.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Middletown | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.6 | 22.1 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.2 | 44.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 172 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,322 | $5,715 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 15.2% | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 12,187 | 10,657 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,471 | 1,748 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Middletown is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Connecticut.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Middletown has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Middletown | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.4% | 38.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.14 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Middletown has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Middletown | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.6% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.6% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Middletown, Connecticut.
What is the population of Middletown, Connecticut?
The population of Middletown, Connecticut is 40,401, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Middletown, Connecticut?
The population density of Middletown, Connecticut is 953.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Middletown, Connecticut?
The median household income in Middletown, Connecticut is $71,064, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Middletown, Connecticut?
The median home price in Middletown, Connecticut is $216,827, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Middletown, Connecticut?
The unemployment rate in Middletown, Connecticut is 5.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.