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Middletown, DE


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Middletown, Delaware

Middletown, Delaware, in New Castle county, is 22 miles SW of Wilmington, Delaware (center to center) and 45 miles SW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Wilmington - Newark metropolitan area. Middletown contains a population of approximately 6,161.

The People and Families of Middletown

In Middletown, about 52% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Middletown.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Middletown had a median family income of $47,270.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Middletown favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,685. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Middletown Housing

Middletown has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 75% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Middletown, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Middletown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Delaware):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Middletown Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Middletown, DE

Comparing Middletown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Delaware (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity97
Female Share of the Population74
Well-Paid Single Women65
Well-Paid Single Men45
Male Share of the Population47
Senior Citizens21
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married48

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income57
People Above Poverty56
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use77
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times21
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Affordability of Rents78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
People Living Alone42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

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