Middletown, CT

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2020 Population

46,406

0.226% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

38.7

4.59% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

12.3%

2.42% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$62,022

5.41% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$234,300

1.3% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

24,407

1.08% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Middletown, CT had a population of 46.4k people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $62,022. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Middletown, CT declined from 46,511 to 46,406, a −0.226% decrease and its median household income declined from $65,572 to $62,022, a −5.41% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Middletown, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (66.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.92%), White (Hispanic) (4.95%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.17%).

None of the households in Middletown, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.7% of the residents in Middletown, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Middletown, CT are Wesleyan University (1,194 degrees awarded in 2020) and Middlesex Community College (391 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Middletown, CT was $234,300, and the homeownership rate was 52.3%.

Most people in Middletown, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Middletown, CT was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Middletown, CT is home to a population of 46.4k people, from which 94.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 12% of Middletown, CT residents were born outside of the country (5.59k people).

In 2020, there were 4.84 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (31k people) in Middletown, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.75k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.7%

2020 Citizenship

94.5%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 94.7% of Middletown, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Middletown, CT was 94.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Middletown, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Middletown, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
31k ± 697
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.4k ± 494
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2.75k ± 392

10.3%

Hispanic Population

4.76k people

10.3% of the people in Middletown, CT are hispanic (4.76k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Middletown, CT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Connecticut.

Most Common Origin

India
43,218 ± 5,073 people
Jamaica
38,363 ± 4,783 people
Mexico
27,422 ± 4,050 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was India, the natal country of 43,218 Connecticut residents, followed by Jamaica with 38,363 and Mexico with 27,422.

Foreign-Born Population

12%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.59k people

11.8%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

5.51k people

As of 2020, 12% of Middletown, CT residents (5.59k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Middletown, CT was 11.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Middletown, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
559 ± 147
Gulf War (2001-)
375 ± 141
Gulf War (1990s)
246 ± 120

Middletown, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.49 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Middletown, CT employs 24.4k people. The largest industries in Middletown, CT are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,888 people), Educational Services (3,719 people), and Retail Trade (2,594 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($100,952), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($100,952), and Utilities ($100,952).

Males in Connecticut have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,821. The income inequality in Connecticut (measured using the Gini index) is 0.501, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

24.4k

2020 Value

± 1,269

−1.08%

1 Year decline

± 6.93%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Middletown, CT declined at a rate of −1.08%, from 24.7k employees to 24.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Middletown, CT, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,603 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,565 people), and Management Occupations (2,380 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Middletown, CT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Connecticut (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

24.4k

2020 Value

± 1,269

−1.08%

1 Year decline

± 6.93%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Middletown, CT declined at a rate of −1.08%, from 24.7k employees to 24.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Middletown, CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,888 people), Educational Services (3,719 people), and Retail Trade (2,594 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Middletown, CT, though some of these residents may live in Middletown, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,846

Median earning men ± $3,186

$37,412

Median earning women ± $3,427

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($85,406), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,471), and Wholesale Trade ($69,643).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($76,875), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,361), and Information ($66,319).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Connecticut.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($17.5B) and Pharmaceuticals ($13.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Connecticut products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Connecticut.

$192B

2020 Value in Connecticut

$344B

Projected 2050 Value in Connecticut

79.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Connecticut trade was $192B. This is expected to increase 79.4% to $344B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Connecticut trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $33.8B, followed by Massachusetts with $20.1B and New Jersey and $8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Connecticut shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing the state of Connecticut. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Connecticut

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Richard Blumenthal

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Chris Murphy

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing Connecticut.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Connecticut over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Connecticut

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Connecticut have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Middletown, CT awarded 1,585 degrees. The student population of Middletown, CT in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 2,103 male students and 3,056 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Middletown, CT are White (911 and 64.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (192 and 13.6%), Asian (101 and 7.17%), and Black or African American (84 and 5.97%).

The largest universities in Middletown, CT by number of degrees awarded are Wesleyan University (1,194 and 75.3%) and Middlesex Community College (391 and 24.7%).

The most popular majors in Middletown, CT are General Psychology (107 and 6.75%), General Political Science & Government (103 and 6.5%), and Physiological Psychology & Psychobiology (73 and 4.61%).

The median tuition cost in Middletown, CT for private four year colleges is $59,086.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Middletown, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 20.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 5,159 (40.8% men and 59.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 5,159 students enrolled in Middletown, CT, 40.8% men and 59.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,990 records, of which 58% were women and 42% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
71 degree-majors awarded
General Political Science & Government
100 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
94 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Middletown, CT was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 71 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Middletown, CT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Wesleyan University
1,194 degrees awarded
Middlesex Community College
391 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wesleyan University with 1,194 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 671 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Middletown, CT, which is 0.734 times less than the 914 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 911 degrees mean that there were 4.74 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 192 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($59,086) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($492) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

Measure

In 2020, 0.79% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.745% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (772k), Bachelors Degree (604k), and Some college (553k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Middletown, CT was $234,300 in 2020, which is 1.02 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $231,300 to $234,300, a 1.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Middletown, CT is 52.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Middletown, CT have an average commute time of 21.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Middletown, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Middletown, CT is $62,022. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Middletown, CT was Census Tract 5414.01 with a value of $124,583, followed by Census Tract 5422 and Census Tract 5412, with respective values of $94,531 and $70,111.

Housing

Property

$234,300

Median Property Value 2020

±$7,077

$10,400

Median Property Taxes

±$680

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Middletown, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Middletown, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

52.3%

Homeownership

2020

60.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 52.3% of the housing units in Middletown, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 52.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Middletown, CT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5414.01
Census Tract 5422
Census Tract 5412

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Middletown, CT was Census Tract 5414.01 with a value of $124,583, followed by Census Tract 5422 and Census Tract 5412, with respective values of $94,531 and $70,111.

The following map shows all of the places in Middletown, CT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,022

Median Household Income

± $3,022

19.9k

Number of Households

± 1,096

In 2020, the median household income of the 19.9k households in Middletown, CT declined from $62,022 from the previous year's value of $65,572.

The following chart displays the households in Middletown, CT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Middletown, CT is from Connecticut.

0.501

2020 Wage GINI in Connecticut

0.502

2019 Wage GINI in Connecticut

In 2020, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.501 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.345% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Connecticut was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Connecticut in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Connecticut across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (76.4%)
Walked (7.48%)
Worked At Home (7.2%)

In 2020, 76.4% of workers in Middletown, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (7.48%) and those who worked at home (7.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Middletown, CT have a shorter commute time (21.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.628% of the workforce in Middletown, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Middletown, CT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Middletown, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Middletown, CT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Middletown, CT (5.23k out of 42.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Middletown, CT is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.5% of the population of Middletown, CT has health coverage, with 54.9% on employee plans, 17.7% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 0.89% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Connecticut was $9,859 in 2014. This is a 3.59% increase from the previous year ($9,517).

Primary care physicians in Middlesex County, CT see 1402 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.497% decrease from the previous year (1409 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1279 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 227 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Connecticut. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Connecticut, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Middlesex County, CT.

1,402 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Middlesex County, CT

Primary care physicians in Middlesex County, CT see an average of 1,402 patients per year. This represents a 0.497% decrease from the previous year (1,409 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Middlesex County, CT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Connecticut across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.9% under 18 years, 28.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.53%

Uninsured

54.9%

Employer Coverage

17.7%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

0.89%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Middletown, CT grew by 20.6% from 2.93% to 3.53%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Middletown, CT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.