Annual Diversity Reports

01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024

According to the most recent census data for Middletown Township, the demographics indicate that the community is approximately:

  • 90.6% White Only
  • 6.2% Hispanic or Latino
  • 2.9% Asian
  • 1.5% African American or Black
  • 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native
  • 0.0% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

An analysis of current police personnel for 2024 indicates that overall the police department closely reflects the current demographics of the community, with the exception of one category being Asian, which is underrepresented. The community is approximately 2.9% Asian and the police department is only 2% Asian.

2024 Police Diversity Statistics:

  • 89% White
  • 7% Hispanic or Latino
  • 2% Asian
  • 1% Two or more races
  • 0% American Indian or Alaska Native
  • 0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 

Middletown Township is governed by Civil Service, however utilizing the “Waiver” option we were able to improve our diversity and recruit and select a Hispanic and two (2) female candidates as new hires, which most likely would not have been possible had we relied upon the traditional civil service candidate list.