Middletown, DE is a charming small town located in New Castle County with a population of 23,001 and a population density of 2,012 people per square mile. It has a vibrant downtown area filled with an array of businesses, restaurants and shops to explore. Popular local businesses include The Dutch Country Market which offers fresh produce and homemade goods as well as Green Frog Toys & Gifts that sells unique toys. There are also several outdoor activities to enjoy year round such as hiking along the Appoquinimink River Trail or kayaking at Silver Lake Park. The town is also home to many organizations dedicated to community service such as the Middletown Lions Club or the Middletown Area Historical Society. Sports enthusiasts can attend local sporting events at Appoquinimink High School and witness the Jaguars compete in football or soccer matches.
The population in Middletown is 23,001. There are 1,948 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Middletown is 40.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Middletown is 3.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Middletown
- 54.8% are married
- 11.9% are divorced
- 43.8% are married with children
- 19.2% have children, but are single
Race in Middletown
- 58.7% are White
- 27.8% are Black
- 2.6% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 8.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander