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Middlesex County

Virginia · 10,959 residents · 130.33 sq mi
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Middlesex County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,207. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $248,100. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,959
+10%since 2000
from 9,932 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
84 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 76 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.0
+9%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,207
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,539
+26%since 2000
from $22,708 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,100
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$806
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $544 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.4%
−38.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
19.5% rent
Vacancy rate
39.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+65%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(8,604)
Black17.8%(1,956)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(166)
Asian0.3%(37)
Other1.1%(124)
Diversity Score42.9%(4,696)
Diversity Score
43
+2%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
−2%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.1%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.4%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middlesex County, Virginia?

Middlesex County, Virginia has about 10,959 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Middlesex County, Virginia earns about $50,207 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 $248,100, and the typical rent is about $806 a month.

How educated are people in Middlesex County, Virginia?

About 27.5% 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 10.3% 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 2,306 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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