Middleport, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Middleport, Pennsylvania had a total population of 362, the 1504th largest borough in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $74,375, which is 5% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 7.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x.
- Unemployment rate of 13.1% is notably above the national average.
Middleport Quick Facts
How Middleport 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 | 269 | 362 | +34.6% |
| Median household income | $71,667 | $74,375 | +3.8% |
| Median home value | $100,700 | $117,600 | +16.8% |
How Middleport Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Middleport Rankings in Pennsylvania
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Other Cities in Schuylkill County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pottsville | 13,364 | $54,332 | 19.9% | $100,500 |
| Tamaqua | 6,924 | $46,176 | 26.7% | $83,700 |
| Schuylkill Haven | 5,253 | $54,167 | 4.0% | $132,400 |
| Minersville | 4,396 | $53,416 | 27.0% | $82,300 |
| Shenandoah | 4,146 | $45,294 | 27.7% | $49,500 |
| Frackville | 3,878 | $56,866 | 18.8% | $103,400 |
| Mahanoy City | 3,507 | $37,727 | 35.9% | $52,400 |
| Lake Wynonah | 3,036 | $98,639 | 1.6% | $258,200 |
| Orwigsburg | 3,005 | $84,063 | 3.6% | $213,200 |
| St. Clair | 2,754 | $64,304 | 7.8% | $71,800 |
Cities Similar to Middleport
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herndon | 366 | $75,000 | $114,900 | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| Coalport | 354 | $75,294 | $57,800 | 9.9% | 15.8% |
| New Albany | 358 | $77,273 | N/A | 5.2% | 13.5% |
| McVeytown | 363 | $69,205 | $127,500 | 17.4% | 5.5% |
| Crucible | 352 | $72,396 | $114,300 | 21.5% | 15.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 362, Middleport'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
Middleport is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County. The total population is 362. It ranks as the 1504th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.
Age Demographics
The median age in Middleport is 37.6 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 40.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Middleport is $74,375. This is 5% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 13.1%. This is 148% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $117,600. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Middleport is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Middleport has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.6% of all residents. Asian residents account for 0.5%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.
Education
23.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Middleport, Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. 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 Middleport, Pennsylvania?
Middleport, Pennsylvania has a population of 362 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Middleport, PA?
The median household income in Middleport is $74,375, which is 8% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Middleport, PA?
The poverty rate in Middleport is 7.7%. This means approximately 28 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Middleport, Pennsylvania?
Middleport's population is 95.6% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.5% Asian.
What is the median home value in Middleport, PA?
The median home value in Middleport is $117,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.6x.
How educated is Middleport, Pennsylvania?
23.1% of adults (25+) in Middleport hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.