Middletown, Delaware
Middletown: Town in Delaware, USA
About
Middletown is a town located in the county of New Castle in the U.S. state of Delaware. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,871. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 23,765 inhabitants.
The town was created 163 years ago in 1860.
Middletown, Delaware is a town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. According to the 2020 Census, the population of the town is 23,765.
The town's name comes from its location between two different bodies of water; the Christina River and the Delaware River meet at Middletown's northern border. The town has seen many changes over the centuries—from its founding as a port town in 1697 to a center for shipbuilding during World War II—but it's still one of Delaware's most vibrant communities today.
Middletown is located at 39°40′12″N 75°11′19″W (39.677874, -75.186097). It is about 30 miles south of Wilmington and about 10 miles north of Newark.
According to U.S. Census Bureau data, Middletown has a total area of 32.75 km² (12.7 mi²), all land. The elevation is 20 m (65 ft) above sea level and there are three zip codes that serve Middletown: 19709 (302), 19710 (302), 19738 (302).
Quick Facts about Middletown
| Population : | 23,765 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Delaware (United States) |
| County : | New Castle County |
| Different from : | Middletown, West Middletown, Middletown, Middletown, Middletown, North Middletown, Middletown Township, Middletown, Middletown, Middletown, Middletown, Middletown, Middletown, Middletown, Middletown, Middletown, Middletown, Middletown, Middletown, North Middletown, Middletown Junction, Middletown, Middletown, South Middletown, Middletown Township, Middletown Springs, Middletown, New Middletown, Middletown, New Middletown |
| Postal code : | 19709 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 302 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.52% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.48% |
| Altitude : | 69 feet / 21 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1861 (163 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:42:55 (17th December 2024) |
| Population growth : | 20.59% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Middletown is located at 39°26'58"N 75°42'59"W (39.4495600, -75.7163200).
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Official website of Middletown
Demographics
The population of Middletown increased by 20.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 18,871 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,324 | 2.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,519 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,739 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,041 | 1.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,501 | 2.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,055 | 2.63% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,611 | 2.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 22,358 | 3.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 22,900 | 2.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,765 | 3.64% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Middletown
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Other Places in Middletown
1 Middletown Town Office
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People born in Middletown (14)
People born in Middletown, including politician Harris B. McDowell, Jr., politician John P. Cochran, businessman John Hunn, .
List
- Silas Simmons (American baseball player) he was born in 14/10/1895
- Ashlee Greenwell (American model) she was born in 01/01/1988
- Bryheem Hancock (American footballer) he was born in 01/03/1980
- Leonard Chadwick (United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 24/11/1878
- Mike Potts (American football player) he was born in 06/03/1985
- Shane O'Neill (American tattoo artist) he was born in 01/01/1972
- Harris McDowell III (American politician) he was born in 15/03/1940
- Marquis Dendy (American athletics competitor) he was born in 17/11/1992
- Amanda Debus she was born in 10/08/1992
- J. P. Blandin
- Chad Poarch (soccer player) he was born in 30/12/1997
Schools in Middletown
College & universities near Middletown, DE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 451051 | Academy of Massage and Bodywork | Bear (DE) | 19701 |
Stations (31)
Amtrak & bus stations near Middletown, DE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRK | Newark | 429 South College Ave. | RAIL |
| WIL | Wilmington station | 100 South French Street | RAIL |
| DVR | Dover, Delaware | 716 South Governors Ave | BUS |
| ABE | Aberdeen | 18 East Bel Air Ave. | RAIL |
| PAR | Parkesburg | W. First and S. Culvert Streets | RAIL |
Post offices near Middletown
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Middletown Post Office | Middletown (DE) | 19709 |
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Other cities in New Castle County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in New Castle County , DE. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 70,376 | The largest city in New Castle County, Delaware. |
| Newark | 33,849 | City in New Castle County, Delaware, United States |
| Bear | 19,371 | Census-designated place in Delaware, United States |
| Hockessin | 13,527 | Census designated place |
| Claymont | 8,253 | Census-designated place in Delaware |
| North Star | 7,980 | Census designated place |
| Pike Creek | 7,898 | Census designated place |
| Wilmington Manor | 7,889 | Census-designated place in Delaware |
| Elsmere | 5,761 | Town in Delaware |
| Edgemoor | 5,677 | Census designated place |
| New Castle | 5,394 | City in Delaware |
| Brookside | 2,896 | Town in Alabama |
| Townsend | 2,764 | Town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States |
| Delaware City | 1,837 | City in New Castle County, Delaware, United States |
| Bellefonte | 1,166 | Town of the United States |
| Newport | 874 | Town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Middletown distances to largest Delaware cities
