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Middlesex County

Virginia · 10,625 residents · 130.33 sq mi
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Middlesex County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,060. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $265,500. With a median age of 55.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,625
+7%since 2000
from 9,932 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
82 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 76 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.4
+18%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Middlesex County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,060
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,992
+50%since 2000
from $22,708 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$265,500
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$888
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $544 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
19.5% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+55%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(8,339)
Black14.3%(1,519)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(259)
Asian0.2%(26)
Other5.1%(542)
Diversity Score45.9%(4,882)
Segregation Score11.5%(1,218)
Diversity Score
46
+10%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
11
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+6%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middlesex County, Virginia?

Middlesex County, Virginia has about 10,625 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Middlesex County, Virginia earns about $57,060 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 $265,500, and the typical rent is about $888 a month.

How educated are people in Middlesex County, Virginia?

About 26.9% 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 9.7% 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 1,972 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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