Middleburg, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 774, Middleburg's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Middleburg is a small community located in Virginia, within Loudoun County. The total population is 774. It ranks as the 420th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Middleburg is 54.1 years. This is 39% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 10.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 18.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Middleburg is $104,545. This is 12% higher than the state median of $93,170. It is also 29% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.7%. This is 28% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 63% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $777,000. Housing costs are 103% higher than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.4x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 66.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Middleburg is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.5%. The Black or African American population (7.5%) is well below the state average of 18.3%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 6.9%.

Education

60.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% higher than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.2%. Notably, 28.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Middleburg, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.