Middletown Population 2026
Middletown has a population of 17,303, making it the #2734 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Rhode Island. It is about 509× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,303
Rank in United States
#2734
Coordinates
41.55°N, 71.29°W
~55 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
570 km
354 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rhode Island
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 190,934 | #133 |
| Warwick | 81,699 | #442 |
| Cranston | 81,073 | #447 |
| Pawtucket | 71,591 | #532 |
| East Providence | 47,408 | #934 |
| Woonsocket | 41,475 | #1069 |
| Coventry | 35,525 | #1288 |
| Cumberland | 34,843 | #1307 |
Cities near Middletown
- Newport24,232 people · ~6 km away
- Portsmouth17,756 people · ~7 km away
- North Kingstown28,042 people · ~15 km away
- Bristol22,795 people · ~15 km away
- Narragansett15,868 people · ~17 km away
- Warwick81,699 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Middletown?
Middletown has a population of 17,303 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2734 biggest city in United States.
What state is Middletown in?
Middletown is located in Rhode Island, United States.
Is Middletown the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 570 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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