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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Middlesex County

Virginia · 9,932 residents · 130.33 sq mi
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Middlesex County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,875. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $110,400. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% 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

9,932
+15%since 1990
from 8,653 in 1990
1990 – 2025
76 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 66 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.8
+9%since 1990
from 42.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Middlesex County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,875
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,167 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,708
+53%since 1990
from $14,834 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$110,400
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $75,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$544
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $338 in 1990
US average: $602
83.1%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 82.8% in 1990
16.9% rent
3.0
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75%(6,489)
Black24.7%(2,138)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(50)
Asian0.1%(12)
Diversity Score48%(4,150)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(7,772)
Black20.1%(1,998)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(55)
Asian0.1%(12)
Diversity Score41.8%(4,153)
42
−13%since 1990
from 48 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.9%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.7%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 66.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.5 min
+5%since 1990
from 26.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middlesex County, Virginia?

Middlesex County, Virginia has about 9,932 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Middlesex County, Virginia earns about $36,875 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 $110,400, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Middlesex County, Virginia?

About 18.9% 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 13.0% of people in Middlesex County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Middlesex County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Middlesex County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,279 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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