Middleton, Idaho Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Middleton, Idaho Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Middleton, Idaho had a total population of 10,649, the 25th largest city in Idaho, with a median household income of $89,013, which is 14% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 7.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Middleton Quick Facts

Population 10,649

Median Household Income $89,013

Median Home Value $403,100

Poverty Rate 7.9%

Unemployment Rate 4.1%

Median Age 36.1 years

Homeownership Rate 90.4%

Affordability Ratio 4.5x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.9%

High School Graduation Rate 93.4%

Diversity Index 40/100

Population 10,649 25th of 232

Median Income $89,013 top 20%

Poverty Rate 7.9% 36% lower than national

Median Home Value $403,100 top 20%

How Middleton Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	10,101	10,649	+5.4%
Median household income	$83,681	$89,013	+6.4%
Median home value	$348,900	$403,100	+15.5%

How Middleton Compares

Median Household Income

Middleton

$89,013

$77,800

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Middleton

$403,100

$418,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.3%

$25K-$50K 12.5%

$50K-$100K 34.2%

$100K+ 43.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.8%

$10K-$15K

1.1%

$15K-$20K

2.8%

$20K-$25K

1.5%

$25K-$30K

2.8%

$30K-$35K

0.3%

$35K-$40K

2.8%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

2.8%

$50K-$60K

10.7%

$60K-$75K

10.2%

$75K-$100K

13.3%

$100K-$125K

13.2%

$125K-$150K

9.7%

$150K-$200K

13.5%

$200K+

6.7%

Employment

4.1% Unemployment Rate State: 3.7%|National: 5.2%

62.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 90.4%

Renter 9.6%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,147/mo 15.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

27.8%

18-34

20.0%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

21.6%

75+

6.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 36 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Middleton Rankings in Idaho

#25 Population of 232

#30 Median Income of 213

#57 Education of 232

#42 Home Value of 216

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Other Cities in Canyon County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Nampa	110,319	$74,279	11.5%	$370,800
Caldwell	66,516	$73,058	11.9%	$367,300
Wilder	2,074	$55,117	30.1%	$270,900
Parma	1,928	$49,231	21.3%	$274,300
Greenleaf	1,482	$69,141	11.8%	$363,700
Melba	617	$45,750	13.9%	$301,200
Notus	573	$64,813	16.2%	$287,000

Cities Similar to Middleton

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Rathdrum	10,874	$86,563	$444,100	24.8%	12.4%
Hailey	9,665	$90,760	$637,800	39.0%	7.3%
Sandpoint	9,637	$72,289	$465,600	36.5%	14.6%
Burley	11,958	$67,468	$231,300	15.9%	15.3%
Garden City	12,654	$70,124	$449,500	39.2%	12.0%

Population Overview

Middleton is a small city located in Idaho, within Canyon County. The total population is 10,649. It ranks as the 25th most populous out of 232 Census-designated places in Idaho.

Age Demographics

The median age in Middleton is 36.1 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 37.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Middleton is $89,013. This is 14% higher than the state median of $77,800. It is also 10% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.9%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $403,100. Housing costs are 4% lower than the state median of $418,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 90.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 72.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Middleton is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.4%.

Education

28.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Middleton, Idaho is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Idaho state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 232 Census-designated places in Idaho. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Middleton, Idaho?

Middleton, Idaho has a population of 10,649 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Middleton, ID?

The median household income in Middleton is $89,013, which is 10% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Middleton, ID?

The poverty rate in Middleton is 7.9%. This means approximately 843 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Middleton, Idaho?

Middleton's population is 75.9% White, 0.4% Black, 15.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.7% Asian.

What is the median home value in Middleton, ID?

The median home value in Middleton is $403,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x.

How educated is Middleton, Idaho?

28.9% of adults (25+) in Middleton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.