Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Middletown, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

51,617

Median Agei

38.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70.8%36,532

Black

13.2%6,790

Hispanic/Latino

8.2%4,241

Two or More

6%3,108

Asian

0.9%478

Other

0.7%374

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%50

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%44

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.5%2,272

High School Diploma

33.1%11,519

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%2,882

Some College (1+ yr)

12.6%4,378

Associate's Degree

8.8%3,047

Bachelor's Degree

12.4%4,295

Master's Degree

4%1,379

Professional Degree

0.6%209

Doctorate

0.7%240

HS or Higher

87%

BA or Higher

17.6%

Graduate+

5.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$164,400

Median Renti

$1,007

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54%11,573

Renter-Occupied

46%9,849

Total Units

23,046

Homeownership

54%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

6.2%723

$50K–$100K

15.8%1,833

$100K–$150K

20.5%2,371

$150K–$200K

20.9%2,418

$200K–$300K

23%2,657

$300K–$500K

9.8%1,135

$500K–$1M

3.3%386

$1M+

0.4%50

Rent Distribution

Under $500

616

$500–$750

1,348

$750–$1,000

2,668

$1,000–$1,250

2,825

$1,250–$1,500

973

$1,500–$2,000

775

$2,000+

219

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%368

2010–2019

3.7%846

2000–2009

6%1,379

1990–1999

7.7%1,782

1980–1989

7.6%1,740

1970–1979

17.4%4,000

1960–1969

11.9%2,742

1950–1959

17.6%4,047

1940–1949

6.4%1,466

1939 or earlier

20.3%4,676

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

58.3%12,492

Electricity

39.1%8,374

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%266

No Fuel

0.5%116

Fuel Oil

0.4%91

Other

0.2%50

Wood

0.2%33

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,102

Mean Household Incomei

$73,141

Per Capita Incomei

$31,456

Poverty Ratei

16.8%

Unemploymenti

5.9%

Labor Forcei

25,787

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.6%1,623

$10K–$15K

5.8%1,248

$15K–$20K

2.2%474

$20K–$25K

5.3%1,133

$25K–$30K

4.8%1,038

$30K–$35K

5.5%1,179

$35K–$40K

5.1%1,094

$40K–$45K

3.7%783

$45K–$50K

4.3%911

$50K–$60K

7.3%1,569

$60K–$75K

11.9%2,544

$75K–$100K

13.1%2,815

$100K–$125K

8.7%1,854

$125K–$150K

5.9%1,271

$150K–$200K

5.5%1,168

$200K+

3.4%718

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

2,655

Residentsi

5,231

Avg. Tenant Renti

$229/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

28 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing594 homes96% occupied$127/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers1,641 homes79% occupied$270/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Section 8 NC/SR211 homes98% occupied$259/mo rent

Multi-Family Other209 homes96% occupied$173/mo rent

LIHTC498 homes

Tax-credit funded affordable housing developed by private builders

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,102/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

85.9%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

13.4%

Who Receives This Housing

80.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

38.4% of subsidized households are minority

19% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

16.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

23,521

Avg. Commutei

24.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

24,260

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,765(6.9% of civilian adults)