New Middletown, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 55, New 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

New Middletown is a small community located in Indiana, within Harrison County. The total population is 55. It ranks as the 920th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in New Middletown is 30.1 years. This is 21% lower than the state median of 38.1 years. With 38.2% of the population under 18, New Middletown has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in New Middletown is $66,250. This is 8% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.4%. This is 40% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 7.4%. This is 73% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $110,000. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, New Middletown is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

New Middletown has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.7%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 9.1%.

Education

13.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for New Middletown, Indiana 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 Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.