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Middlesex

North Carolina · 838 residents · 1.045 sq mi
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Middlesex has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,458. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $59,700. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

838
+13%since 1990
from 740 in 1990
1990 – 2025
802 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 708 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
+16%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7008219431K1K1990201020202024Middlesex
2024867
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,458
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,056 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,717
+68%since 1990
from $8,170 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.8%
−5.8 ptssince 1990
from 27.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$432
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $303 in 1990
US average: $602
58.0%
−12.1 ptssince 1990
from 70.1% in 1990
42.0% rent
2.8
+16%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(537)
Black26.6%(197)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score51.7%(383)
2000
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(502)
Black32.2%(270)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(63)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score66%(553)
66
+28%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.6%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.4%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 64.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 0.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
−37%since 1990
from 31.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Middlesex, North Carolina?

Middlesex, North Carolina has about 838 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Middlesex, North Carolina?

The typical household in Middlesex, North Carolina earns about $21,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Middlesex, North Carolina expensive?

In Middlesex, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $59,700, and the typical rent is about $432 a month.

How educated are people in Middlesex, North Carolina?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Middlesex, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Middlesex, North Carolina?

About 21.8% of people in Middlesex, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Middlesex, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Middlesex, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 98 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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