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Middlesex County, Virginia
Middlesex County, Virginia. Middlesex County had 10,841 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.1% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 3 places (1 city, village or borough and 2 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 51119.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,841
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,625 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,847
Median household income
$75,060
±$9,373 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$352,200
±$38,390 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,059
±$132 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Middlesex County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 10,625 residents in Middlesex County. The Census Bureau estimates 10,841 for July 1, 2025, up 2.1% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 10,847 over 130 square miles of land.
| Measure | Middlesex County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,847 | 8,705,170 | +172 |
| Households | 4,772±286 | 3,365,732 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.19±0.13 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,153±46 | 3,684,756 | −167 |
Middlesex County's population since 2000
From 9,932 in 2000 to 10,841 in 2025: up 9.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Middlesex County?
Middlesex County holds 3 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Deltaville with 958 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| DeltavilleGEOID 5122064 | 1,057 | $70,231 |
|---|---|---|
| SaludaGEOID 5170112 | 627 | not published |
| Urbanna | 492 | $62,917 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Middlesex County?
The median resident of Middlesex County is 55.5 years old; 16.0% are under 18 and 34.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 15.8%. 2.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Middlesex County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.5±0.5 | 39.0 | +1.6 |
| Under 18 years | 16.0%±0.5 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 34.1%±1.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.2% | 11.0% | +2.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.6%±0.2 pts | 58.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 15.8%±1.7 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 6.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8%±1.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.5%±0.8 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.3%±1.2 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.0%±2.0 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 18.7%±3.2 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.6%±1.9 pts | 6.9% | −3.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.3%±2.3 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.8%±4.1 pts | 42.2% | +12.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.3%±2.2 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±1.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Middlesex County earn?
Half of Middlesex County's 4,772 households earn less than $75,060 a year (±$9,373), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $70,689 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Middlesex County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,060±$9,373 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $92,353±$7,419 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,083±$2,899 | $50,666 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.3%±2.7 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.6%±5.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.4%±3.1 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.3%±3.7 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Middlesex County?
Owners occupy 87.4% of Middlesex County's occupied homes and renters 12.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $352,200 by its owner (±$38,390). The median renter pays $1,059 a month including utilities, and 49.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Middlesex County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $352,200±$38,390 | $383,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,059±$132 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.0%±18.5 pts | 39.4% | +25.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,569±$96 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.4%±3.3 pts | 67.3% | +8.7 pts |
| Housing units | 7,153±46 | 3,684,756 | −167 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7%±1.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.9%±11.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.4%±2.9 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.5%±2.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.9%±2.4 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Middlesex County building?
Builders took permits for 62 new housing units across Middlesex County in 2025 (62 single-family), 5.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Middlesex County get to work?
71.3% of Middlesex County's workers drive alone and 22.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.9%.
| Measure | Middlesex County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.1%±3.5 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9%±1.4 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.3%±5.1 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.8%±2.1 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6%±0.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.7%±5.0 pts | 18.3% | +15.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.0 min±2.8 | 27.3 min | +5.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Middlesex County's census tracts?
Middlesex County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $65,044 (Tract 9509) to $85,865 (Tract 9510).
| Tract 950951119950900 | 1,602±282 | $65,044 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 951051119951000 | 3,860±371 | $85,865 |
| Tract 951151119951100 | 2,746±337 | $71,327 |
| Tract 951251119951200 | 2,639±390 | $81,094 |
| Tract 990151119990100 | 0±13 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Middlesex County compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 113th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 60th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 78th of 133 |
| Median household income | 56th of 133 |
| Median home value | 38th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 67th of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 109th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39th of 133 |
| Median age | 4th of 133 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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