Middlesex County, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Middlesex County, VA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Middlesex County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,847 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 51.5 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.14% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 55.8 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 4,772 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Middlesex County grew by 2.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 10,847 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Middlesex County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 30.7% of residents. That is 14.2 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,587 14.6% -6.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,565 14.4% -8.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 2,374 21.9% +1.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,331 30.7% +14.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.0% of the people living in Middlesex County and men 49.0%.
- Women 51.0% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 49.0% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Middlesex County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Middlesex County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,089 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.68% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Middlesex County is about 20% lower than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Middlesex County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $371,623 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,058 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 87.4% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Middlesex County is about 29.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,058 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Middlesex County spend about 61 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 255 hours, about 10.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Middlesex County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.6 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 61.2 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 255 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,904 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 22.7% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,162 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 822 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Virginia:
Lexington city (10.6 min), Covington city (12.2 min), Norton city (13.1 min).
Slowest:
Amelia County (43.7 min), Craig County (41.3 min), Buckingham County (41.3 min).
The average commute time in Middlesex County is 31 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Middlesex County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Middlesex County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.0% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.6), Arlington County (0.6), Alexandria city (0.5).
Lowest:
Greensville County (0.2), Lunenburg County (0.2), Buchanan County (0.2).
Health
Middlesex County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Middlesex County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.6% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.1% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.8), Arlington County (0.8), Fairfax County (0.8).
Lowest:
Emporia city (0.7), Petersburg city (0.8), Galax city (0.8).
Middlesex County, VA Compared With Nearby Counties
How Middlesex County, VA compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County, VA | 10,847 | $75,089 #2/2 | $371,623 #1/2 | 30.6 min #1/2 |
| Gloucester County, VA | 39,526 | $83,842 | $180,357 | 32.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Middlesex County, Virginia.
What is the population of Middlesex County, Virginia?
About 10,847 people live in Middlesex County, Virginia, in 4,772 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 55.8, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 19 years.
Is Middlesex County, Virginia urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Middlesex County, Virginia has 51 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 60% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is Middlesex County, Virginia an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 4.9 times the median household income ($371,623 against $75,089), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,058 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Middlesex County, Virginia?
Unemployment in Middlesex County, Virginia is only 2.9%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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