Middletown, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Middletown, Illinois Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Middletown, Illinois had a total population of 249, the 1137th largest village in Illinois, with a median household income of $52,188, which is 37% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 35.5%.

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

Key Takeaways

Household income is 37% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (35.5%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 9.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x.

Middletown Quick Facts

Population 249

Median Household Income $52,188

Median Home Value $60,000

Poverty Rate 35.5%

Unemployment Rate 5.6%

Median Age 42.4 years

Homeownership Rate 71.6%

Affordability Ratio 1.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.9%

High School Graduation Rate 85.2%

Diversity Index 7/100

Population 249 1137th of 1,445

Median Income $52,188 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 35.5% 185% higher than national

Median Home Value $60,000 bottom 10%

How Middletown 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	236	249	+5.5%
Median household income	$52,857	$52,188	-1.3%
Median home value	$66,300	$60,000	-9.5%

How Middletown Compares

Median Household Income

Middletown

$52,188

$83,390

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Middletown

$60,000

$263,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 30.3%

$25K-$50K 16.5%

$50K-$100K 27.5%

$100K+ 25.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

12.8%

$10K-$15K

0.9%

$15K-$20K

8.3%

$20K-$25K

8.3%

$25K-$30K

0.0%

$30K-$35K

4.6%

$35K-$40K

0.0%

$40K-$45K

0.0%

$45K-$50K

11.9%

$50K-$60K

11.9%

$60K-$75K

8.3%

$75K-$100K

7.3%

$100K-$125K

21.1%

$125K-$150K

0.9%

$150K-$200K

1.8%

$200K+

1.8%

Employment

5.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

44.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.6%

Renter 28.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $721/mo 16.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.1%

18-34

19.7%

35-54

28.5%

55-74

28.5%

75+

3.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Middletown Rankings in Illinois

#1137 Population of 1,445

#1122 Median Income of 1,374

#1147 Education of 1,444

#1282 Home Value of 1,372

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Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Other Cities in Logan County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lincoln	13,281	$57,340	17.0%	$124,300
Atlanta	1,580	$80,972	8.1%	$134,400
Mount Pulaski	1,507	$66,176	5.9%	$110,500
San Jose	557	$55,809	30.7%	$76,800
Elkhart	533	$108,594	4.9%	$121,600
Hartsburg	415	$73,529	9.2%	$84,300
Emden	387	$69,167	6.2%	$113,400
Chestnut	347	$54,091	17.3%	$135,600
Latham	297	$68,333	6.8%	$82,500
Broadwell	248	$61,250	8.9%	$107,300

Cities Similar to Middletown

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Carman	250	N/A	N/A	24.4%	0.0%
Summerfield	248	$51,944	$75,700	9.8%	14.9%
Jewett	251	$52,708	$57,200	10.2%	28.7%
Cypress	252	$52,083	$65,000	2.4%	21.4%
Gorham	248	$55,938	$26,100	6.6%	18.1%

A note before these figures: with a population of 249, Middletown's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Middletown is a small community located in Illinois, within Logan County. The total population is 249. It ranks as the 1137th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Middletown is 42.4 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Middletown is $52,188. This is 37% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 35.5%. This is 200% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $60,000. Housing costs are 77% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x, Middletown is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Middletown has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (96.4% vs 58.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 18.8%.

Education

9.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 74% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Middletown, Illinois 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 Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. 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 Middletown, Illinois?

Middletown, Illinois has a population of 249 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Middletown, IL?

The median household income in Middletown is $52,188, which is 35% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Middletown, IL?

The poverty rate in Middletown is 35.5%. This means approximately 88 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Middletown, Illinois?

Middletown's population is 96.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Middletown, IL?

The median home value in Middletown is $60,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.1x.

How educated is Middletown, Illinois?

9.9% of adults (25+) in Middletown hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.