Middletown is a somewhat small coastal town (ie. on the ocean or tidally-influenced rivers) located in the state of Delaware. With a population of 6,231 people and two constituent neighborhoods, Middletown is the 17th largest community in Delaware.

Unlike some towns, Middletown isn't mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Middletown are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Middletown is a town of sales and office workers, professionals, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Middletown who work in office and administrative support jobs (19.12%), sales jobs (12.21%), and management occupations (5.60%).

The town is also nautical, which means that parts of Middletown are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and tidal rivers. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

One downside of living in Middletown, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 32.41 minutes every day commuting to work.

As is often the case in a small town, Middletown doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

Middletown Information and Demographics

In terms of college education, the citizens of Middletown rank slightly lower than the national average. 13.38% of adults 25 and older in Middletown have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, while 14.96% of adults have a 4-year degree or higher in the average American community.

The per capita income in Middletown in 2000 was $18,517, which is middle income relative to Delaware and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $74,068 for a family of four.

Middletown is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Middletown home come from a variety of different races and ancestries. The most prevalent race in Middletown is White, followed by African-American. Important ancestries of people in Middletown include Irish, German, English, Italian, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Middletown is English. Some people also speak Spanish.