Middlesex County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Middlesex County is located in Virginia with a total population of 10,774. It is the 114th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Middlesex County is 55.5 years. This is 43% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 14.6% 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 Middlesex County is $74,154. This is 18% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.6%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $299,800. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Middlesex County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

31.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.3%.