Middletown: Demographics & People
Census counts 1,786 people in Middletown, in 705 households. Population grew 9.3% from 1,634 (2022) to 1,786 (2024). Median age 38.5 years. (2.3y younger than Frederick County; 0.7y older than Virginia). Children under 18 are 27% of the population. Population is 71% White (non-Hispanic) and 21% Hispanic or Latino. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.41). 57% of households are family-led. County is gaining 4,260 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 38% adult obesity, 16% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 43% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 62 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 9.3% from 1,634 (2022) to 1,786 (2024) — about 15.5× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~1,955 (extrapolated at 4.7%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 2,197.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 91,419 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 9.3% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,634 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 1,786 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 1,786 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 2,197 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 38.5y is 0.4 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 27% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 38.5 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 26.8% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 1,786 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 478 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 313.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 788.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 207 |
| Population under 18 | 478 |
| Median age | 38.5 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 1,786 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.41 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 1,203 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 58 |
| Asian residents | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 354 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 40.8% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 73.7% |
| Asian population | 1.1% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 2.3% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 21.4% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 70.9% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.4% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 11% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 1,181 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 398 |
| Share born in this state | 66.1% |
| Share born in another state | 33.9% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 22.3% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizens | 11.1% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 77 |
| From Europe | 4 |
Households & Family Composition
705 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 57% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 380 families, 27% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 384 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 380 |
| Married couples with children | 101 |
| Single-parent households | 2 |
| Average household size | 2.45 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 12.2% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 51 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 34 |
| Family households | 399 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 56.6% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 705 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 9.7% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 4,260 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 9.7% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 98,781 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 94,521 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 4,260 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 78 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 5.0% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 10 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51069 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 069 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Frederick |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 14.3% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 12.30 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 16.70 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51069 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Frederick County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Small metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,585 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51069 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Frederick County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 61.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 49.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 25.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 89,313 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 1.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 26.8% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 1,786, booming, family-oriented, middle-class, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 1,786 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Frederick County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade