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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Middlesex County

Virginia · 8,653 residents · 130.33 sq mi
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Middlesex County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,167. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $75,700. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,653
−13%vs 2000
vs 9,932 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
66 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 76 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
42.9
−8%vs 2000
vs 46.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,167
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,875 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,834
−35%vs 2000
vs $22,708 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
12.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $110,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$338
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $544 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
82.8%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.1% in 2000
17.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(7,772)
Black20.1%(1,998)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(55)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.8%(4,153)
1990
White, non-Hispanic75%(6,489)
Black24.7%(2,138)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(50)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other0.2%(14)
Diversity Score48%(4,150)
Diversity Score
48
+15%vs 2000
vs 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.6%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
−5%vs 2000
vs 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middlesex County, Virginia?

Middlesex County, Virginia has about 8,653 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Middlesex County, Virginia?

The typical household in Middlesex County, Virginia earns about $25,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Middlesex County, Virginia expensive?

In Middlesex County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $75,700, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Middlesex County, Virginia?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Middlesex County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Middlesex County, Virginia?

About 12.0% of people in Middlesex County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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