Middletown, Iowa

Middletown is a city in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States. The population was 318 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Burlington, IA–IL Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Middletown, Iowa
City
Location of Middletown, Iowa
Coordinates: 40°49′41″N 91°15′37″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Des Moines
Area [1]
• Total	0.55 sq mi (1.42 km^2)
• Land	0.55 sq mi (1.42 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	722 ft (220 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	318
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	335
• Density	610.20/sq mi (235.63/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	52638
Area code(s)	319
FIPS code	19-51735
GNIS feature ID	0459064

History

Middletown was laid out in 1846.[4]

Geography

Middletown is located at 40°49′41″N 91°15′37″W (40.827925, -91.260347).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.61 square miles (1.58 km²), all land.[6]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1920	112	—
1930	126	+12.5%
1940	134	+6.3%
1950	229	+70.9%
1960	245	+7.0%
1970	443	+80.8%
1980	487	+9.9%
1990	386	−20.7%
2000	535	+38.6%
2010	318	−40.6%
2019	335	+5.3%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-29. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 318 people in 127 households, including 94 families, in the city. The population density was 521.3 inhabitants per square mile (201.3/km²). There were 148 housing units at an average density of 242.6 per square mile (93.7/km²). The racial makup of the city was 95.3% White, 1.6% African American, 1.6% Asian, 0.9% Pacific Islander, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3%.[2]

Of the 127 households 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.0% were non-families. 22.8% of households were one person and 7.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age was 37.5 years. 27.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 535 people in 191 households, including 141 families, in the city. The population density was 875.2 people per square mile (338.6/km²). There were 223 housing units at an average density of 364.8 per square mile (141.1/km²). The racial makup of the city was 93.27% White, 2.62% African American, 1.31% Asian, 1.50% from other races, and 1.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.43%.[8]

Of the 191 households 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 18.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 18.8% of households were one person and 4.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 2.92.

Age spread: 28.2% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.

The median household income was $37,083 and the median family income was $37,500. Males had a median income of $37,000 versus $19,167 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,835. About 15.4% of families and 19.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.8% of those under age 18 and 16.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Middletown is within the Burlington Community School District.[9]

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
4. The History of Des Moines County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c. Western Historical Company. 1879. pp. 605.
5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
9. "Burlington." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on September 16, 2018.