Middletown, CT Demographics

A map of Middletown's Population by Race

Middletown, Connecticut had a population of 47,717 in 2020. It was 63.6% White, 13.2% Black, 5.5% Asian, 11.8% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 5.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Middletown, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Middletown is the 15th most populous. 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).

Middletown's White Population

30,342 residents of Middletown identify as White, or 63.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Middletown roughly similar to the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Middletown is ranked #191 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Middletown is more White than neighboring Meriden (47.8% White). Middletown is less White than neighboring Portland (83.7% White), Durham (89.2% White), Higganum (91.7% White), and Kensington (85.9% White).

Middletown's Black Population

6,306 residents of Middletown identify as Black, or 13.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Middletown roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Middletown is ranked #12 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Middletown is more Black than neighboring Portland (2.6% Black), Durham (0.9% Black), Higganum (0.4% Black), Kensington (1.1% Black), and Meriden (9.1% Black).

Middletown's Asian Population

2,611 residents of Middletown identify as Asian, or 5.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Middletown roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Middletown is ranked #55 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Middletown is more Asian than neighboring Portland (1.4% Asian), Durham (1.6% Asian), Higganum (1.5% Asian), Kensington (3.3% Asian), and Meriden (2.2% Asian).

Middletown's Hispanic Population

5,637 residents of Middletown identify as Hispanic, or 11.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Middletown slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Middletown is ranked #46 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Middletown is more Hispanic than neighboring Portland (7% Hispanic), Durham (4.1% Hispanic), Higganum (2.1% Hispanic), and Kensington (6.2% Hispanic). Middletown is less Hispanic than neighboring Meriden (36.6% Hispanic).

Middletown's Native American/Other Population

328 residents of Middletown identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Middletown roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Middletown is ranked #79 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Middletown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Durham (0.5% Native American/Other), and Kensington (0.4% Native American/Other).

Middletown's Multiracial Population

2,493 residents of Middletown identify as Multiracial, or 5.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Middletown roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Middletown is ranked #41 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Middletown is more Multiracial than neighboring Portland (4.6% Multiracial), Durham (3.7% Multiracial), Higganum (3.6% Multiracial), Kensington (3.2% Multiracial), and Meriden (3.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.