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Middletown, DE

Founded 1861New Castle CountyElev. 21 m
Population
24,071
Median home
$399,500
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
15
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Middletown

With about 24,071 residents, Middletown is one of Delaware's notable places. Middletown was founded in 1861 and sits in New Castle County, and is nicknamed "Diamond Town of the Diamond State". The median age is 38.4 and the median household income is $115,252. Homes carry a median value of $399,500, and about 76% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (55.1%). Around 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 29 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
24,071
Median age
38.4
Median household income
$115,252
Per-capita income
$54,362
Poverty rate
7%
High-school grad or higher
95.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.5%
Unemployment
5.7%
Avg. commute
29.2 min
Work from home
17.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White55.1%
Hispanic or Latino5.7%
Black27.8%
Asian5.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts53.3%
Sales & office21.4%
Service12.5%
Production, transportation & material moving9.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance2.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$399,500
Median gross rent
$1,567/mo
Owner-occupied
76.3%
Median year built
2005
Households
8,726
Avg. household size
2.75

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Middletown has 15 public schools — 7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading52%
Math37%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Appoquinimink High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Middletown High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
St. Georges Technical High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Meredith (Everett) Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Redding (Louis L.) Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Brick Mill Early Childhood CenterElementary
Brick Mill Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 1–5
Bunker Hill Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 1–5
Cedar Lane Early Childhood CenterElementary
Cedar Lane Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 1–5
Lorewood Grove Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 1–5
Silver Lake Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 1–5
MOT Charter SchoolOthercharter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime44% below national
Middletown217
Delaware399
United States386
↑ 4% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime5% below national
Middletown1,851
Delaware1,959
United States1,952
↓ 8% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Middletown Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Middletown.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · New Castle County
Winter weatherVery High
Coastal floodingRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Middletown is in New Castle County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Middletown was founded in 1861 and sits in New Castle County, nicknamed “Diamond Town of the Diamond State”. Elevation ~21 m.

Map of Middletown
Middletown, DE
Where Middletown is
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Historic places

22 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hanson, B. F., HouseCochran GrangeGreenlawnHedgelawnNaudain, Arnold S., HouseOld St. Anne's ChurchMaplesRumsey Farm
Notable people from Middletown
Marquis DendyJohn HunnHarris B. McDowell, Jr.John P. CochranSilas SimmonsMyles CaleBryheem HancockKalil ElMedkharAshlee GreenwellLeonard Chadwick
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Nearby cities
Townsend (3 mi)Odessa (3 mi)Delaware (11 mi)Smyrna (12 mi)Clayton (13 mi)Newark (16 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Middletown, DE (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Middletown, Delaware.

Donald Hall, 49
Middletown · New Castle County · 19709
AKA Donald T Hall
James A Walker J, 53
Middletown · New Castle County · 19709
AKA James Alvin, James Walker

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Middletown — frequently asked

What is the population of Middletown, Delaware?
Middletown has a population of about 24,071, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Middletown?
The median home value in Middletown is $399,500, and the median gross rent is $1,567/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Middletown safe? What is the crime rate?
Middletown Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 217 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Middletown face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates New Castle County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, coastal flooding, cold wave.
How many schools are in Middletown?
Middletown has 15 public schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Middletown?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Middletown. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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