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Middleton, TN

City in Hardeman County, Tennessee.

Population

743

Land area

2.1sq mi

People per sq mi

355

ZIP codes

0

Middleton and its ZIP codes

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Middleton at a glance

  • Middleton is about 2.1 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
  • The median household income is $36,250, 48% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,100 (57% below Tennessee) and median rent is $754 a month.

Local data for Middleton, TN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Middleton, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$36,250

Poverty rate

39.1%

Median home value

$122,100

Median rent

$754/mo

Homeownership

41.0%

Bachelor's or higher

13.8%

Median age

27.7

Average commute

27.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (101), German Americans (31), Scottish Americans (2).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hardeman County. PPP loans are for Middleton.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.1%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$53,425

6,396 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$38,952

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$189M

FY 2026, $7,433 per person

Hardeman County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Middleton, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone69.9%
  • Carpooled12.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
  • Worked from home16.9%

Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Middleton, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

432

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

4

0.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 28°F

56.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Middleton, TN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.6%

U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts

Diabetes

15.3%

U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts

Smoking

20.9%

U.S. 12.8% +8.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.9%

U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts

Cities near Middleton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PocahontasCensus-designated place5.2 mi2.1
Essary SpringsCensus-designated place5.9 mi4.1
Walnut, MSTown7.6 mi5.4
Chalybeate, MSCensus-designated place8.9 mi0.8
SaulsburyTown11 mi0.6
HornsbyTown13 mi1.1
ChewallaCensus-designated place14 mi1.3
BolivarCity14 mi8.1
Hickory ValleyTown15 mi0.3
Falkner, MSTown16 mi5.1
RamerCity16 mi1.8
Grand JunctionCity17 mi1.2
SelmerTown18 mi9.5
Kossuth, MSVillage19 mi1
EastviewTown19 mi5.1
GuysTown20 mi11.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Middleton, TN in?
Middleton is in Hardeman County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Middleton, TN?
About 743 people live in Middleton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Middleton?
Nearby places include Pocahontas (5.2 mi), Essary Springs (5.9 mi), Walnut, MS (7.6 mi), Chalybeate, MS (8.9 mi), Saulsbury (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023