Middletown Population 2026

Middletown has a population of 20,372, making it the #2332 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Delaware. It is about 432× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Middletown (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
20,372
Rank in United States
#2332
Coordinates
39.45°N, 75.72°W
~21 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
129 km
80 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Delaware

CityPopulationRank in United States
Wilmington70,898#545
Dover39,403#1135
Newark33,817#1357
Bear19,371#2454

Cities near Middletown

  • Elkton15,782 people · ~20 km away
  • Bear19,371 people · ~21 km away
  • Newark33,817 people · ~26 km away
  • Wilmington70,898 people · ~36 km away
  • Dover39,403 people · ~36 km away
  • Aberdeen15,580 people · ~39 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Middletown?
Middletown has a population of 20,372 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2332 biggest city in United States.
What state is Middletown in?
Middletown is located in Delaware, United States.
Is Middletown the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 129 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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