Population 10,847 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Middlesex County
Household size in Middlesex County
| Period | Middlesex County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.19 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.30 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Middlesex County is a place of small households, averaging 2.19 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.49 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only ten have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Middlesex County
| Period | Middlesex County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.7 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.4 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 53.4 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 53.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 53.6, Middlesex County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 50.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only four of Virginia's 133 counties are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Middlesex County
| Period | Middlesex County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Middlesex County: 7.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Middlesex County has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Virginia counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Middlesex County
Renters in Middlesex County
| Period | Middlesex County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Middlesex County is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 50.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 6.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Middlesex County
| Period | Middlesex County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.4% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 35.2% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.5% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Middlesex County: 30.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 7.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Middlesex County
| Period | Middlesex County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Middlesex County was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Middlesex County
| Period | Middlesex County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $749 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $853 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $872 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,038 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$289 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in Middlesex County pays $1,038 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $289 a month from 2006–10, a 39% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Middlesex County
Bachelor's degrees in Middlesex County
| Period | Middlesex County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.4% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.3% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Middlesex County (32.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in Virginia as a whole (42.5%). The share with a degree has risen 6.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Middlesex County
| Period | Middlesex County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.2% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.2% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.7% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Middlesex County have finished high school (91.7%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Virginia. The share with a diploma has risen 4.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Middlesex County
| Period | Middlesex County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.7% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Middlesex County has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Middlesex County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County | 2.19 | 53.6 | 7.3% | 12.6% | 30.5% | 1983 | $1,038 | 32.9% | 91.7% | 3.2% |
| Lancaster County | 1.97 | 57.6 | 7.5% | 18.5% | 21.4% | 1982 | $1,020 | 40.4% | 86.2% | 8.0% |
| King and Queen County | 2.25 | 49.8 | 10.0% | 24.3% | 14.2% | 1989 | $1,010 | 18.4% | 90.8% | 5.5% |
| King William County | 2.54 | 40.4 | 11.5% | 11.1% | 5.2% | 1993 | $1,128 | 23.0% | 93.5% | 2.2% |
| Accomack County | 2.26 | 47.4 | 11.1% | 28.6% | 27.6% | 1977 | $1,024 | 21.7% | 84.4% | 3.3% |
| Hanover County | 2.63 | 43.4 | 8.5% | 17.9% | 5.3% | 1990 | $1,773 | 42.8% | 94.3% | 2.6% |
| Richmond City | 2.20 | 35.6 | 14.7% | 56.5% | 9.6% | 1961 | $1,376 | 45.4% | 89.0% | 6.4% |
| Henrico County | 2.49 | 41.1 | 11.8% | 35.5% | 6.3% | 1984 | $1,697 | 47.1% | 93.4% | 3.8% |
| Goochland County | 2.51 | 49.8 | 4.9% | 15.1% | 7.9% | 1998 | $1,483 | 45.6% | 95.4% | 1.6% |
| Powhatan County | 2.73 | 45.7 | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 1997 | $1,113 | 35.1% | 92.1% | 3.6% |
| Buckingham County | 2.37 | 43.3 | 12.9% | 22.7% | 14.5% | 1990 | $1,003 | 15.1% | 85.7% | 4.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Middlesex County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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