Middletown borough, Pennsylvania
Middletown borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Middletown borough is a geographic entity located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 9,776. The land area covers 2.03 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 9,776 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 33.8 yrs | ±4.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,674 | ±242 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,767 | ±250 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,674 | ±242 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 93 | ±71 |
| Median Home Value | $161,600 | ±$7,779 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,234 | ±$69 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,765 | ±$5,373 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,363 | ±$2,724 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | ±3.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,162 | ±349 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,501 | ±322 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.4% | ±3.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 9,748 (2024)
ID: 111947
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: BOROUGH SECRETARY
60 W EMAUS ST, MIDDLETOWN PA 17057-1407
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GUS Population: 293,029 (2024)
ID: 173720
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DAUPHIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PO BOX 1295, HARRISBURG PA 17108-1295
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Middletown | KG-05 | Middletown, PA | |
| Regular School Middletown | KG-05 | Middletown, PA | |
| Regular School Middletown | KG-05 | Middletown, PA | |
| Regular School Middletown | 09-12 | Middletown, PA | |
| Regular School Middletown | 06-08 | Middletown, PA | |
| Regular School Middletown | KG-05 | Middletown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Camp Hill, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | Annville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Annville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Annville, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
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College | 0.7 mi away | 777 West Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA, 17057-4846 |
7179486250
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MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.4 mi away | 20 NORTH CATHERINE ST, MIDDLETOWN, PA, 17057 |
(717) 944-6412
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Elizabethtown College
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College | 8.0 mi away | One Alpha Drive, Elizabethtown, PA, 17022-2298 |
7173611000
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WILLIAM H & MARION C ALEXANDER FAMILY LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 200 W 2ND ST, HUMMELSTOWN, PA, 17036 |
(717) 566-0949
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Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg
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College Vocational | 8.3 mi away | 3941 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA, 17109 |
8009204593
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RED LAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 48 ROBIN HOOD DRIVE, ETTERS, PA, 17319 |
(717) 938-5599
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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
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College | 9.0 mi away | 326 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101-2208 |
7179015100
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HERSHEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 701 COCOA AVE., HERSHEY, PA, 17033 |
(717) 533-6555
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Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office
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College | 10.5 mi away | 2300 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA, 17110 |
7177204205
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KLINE LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 530 S. 29TH ST., HARRISBURG, PA, 17104 |
(717) 234-3934
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MIDDLETOWN HARRISBURG INTL AP, PA US, located 1.9 miles from Middletown borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.6° | 23.0° | 30.8° | 3.03" | 9.1" |
| February | 42.0° | 24.7° | 33.4° | 2.59" | 9.4" |
| March | 51.3° | 32.3° | 41.8° | 3.70" | 5.6" |
| April | 63.8° | 42.5° | 53.2° | 3.55" | 0.4" |
| May | 73.7° | 53.1° | 63.4° | 3.83" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.4° | 62.7° | 72.5° | 3.98" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.8° | 67.8° | 77.3° | 4.74" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.7° | 65.8° | 75.2° | 3.77" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.6° | 58.2° | 67.9° | 4.83" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.7° | 46.0° | 55.8° | 3.81" | 0.2" |
| November | 53.9° | 35.8° | 44.8° | 2.97" | 0.8" |
| December | 43.3° | 28.2° | 35.8° | 3.43" | 4.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Middletown borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Royalton borough | Borough | 1.1 mi | — |
| Highspire borough | Borough | 3.0 mi | — |
| Goldsboro borough | Borough | 3.4 mi | — |
| Hummelstown borough | Borough | 4.5 mi | — |
| Valley Green CDP | CDP | 4.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4204349128. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.