Middleton, WI Demographics

A map of Middleton's Population by Race

Middleton, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 22,301, a slight increase from the 21,827 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.8% White, 13.6% Hispanic, 7.3% Asian, 4.6% Multiracial, 2.6% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Middleton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Middleton has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Middleton, that probability was 38.3% in 2020 and 45.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Middleton is ranked the 37th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Middleton was ranked the 37th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Middleton's White Population

16,015 residents of Middleton, or 71.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Middleton is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Middleton ranks 722nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middleton's White population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Middleton's population has decreased from 77.7% to 71.8%.

Middleton is more White than neighboring Madison (69.6% White). Middleton is less White than neighboring Shorewood Hills (74.8% White), Waunakee (85.9% White), Verona (87.4% White), and Maple Bluff (91% White).

Middleton's Black Population

576 residents of Middleton, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Middleton is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Middleton ranks 41st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middleton's Black population has declined by an estimated 25.6%. Black residents' share of Middleton's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.6%.

Middleton is more Black than neighboring Waunakee (1.4% Black), Verona (0.4% Black), and Maple Bluff (0.5% Black). Middleton is less Black than neighboring Madison (7.2% Black).

Middleton's Asian Population

1,620 residents of Middleton, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Middleton is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Middleton ranks 14th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middleton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.8%. Asian residents' share of Middleton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.3%.

Middleton is more Asian than neighboring Waunakee (1.6% Asian), Verona (2.3% Asian), and Maple Bluff (0% Asian). Middleton is less Asian than neighboring Shorewood Hills (12.5% Asian), and Madison (8% Asian).

Middleton's Hispanic Population

3,029 residents of Middleton, or 13.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Middleton is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Middleton ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middleton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 103.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Middleton's population has increased from 6.8% to 13.6%.

Middleton is more Hispanic than neighboring Shorewood Hills (4% Hispanic), Waunakee (7.3% Hispanic), Madison (9.4% Hispanic), Verona (5% Hispanic), and Maple Bluff (5.7% Hispanic).

Middleton's Native American/Other Population

38 residents of Middleton, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Middleton is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Middleton ranks 386th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middleton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 71.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Middleton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Middleton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Waunakee (0.1% Native American/Other). Middleton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shorewood Hills (0.6% Native American/Other), Madison (0.7% Native American/Other), Verona (2.3% Native American/Other), and Maple Bluff (1.3% Native American/Other).

Middleton's Multiracial Population

1,023 residents of Middleton, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Middleton is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Middleton ranks 131st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middleton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Middleton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Middleton is more Multiracial than neighboring Waunakee (3.8% Multiracial), Verona (2.6% Multiracial), and Maple Bluff (1.4% Multiracial). Middleton is less Multiracial than neighboring Shorewood Hills (5.5% Multiracial), and Madison (5.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.