Population 89,429 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Midlothian
Household size in Midlothian
| Period | Midlothian | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.85 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.67 people per household, Midlothian sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Richmond area as a whole, where it has 2.54 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.80, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Midlothian
| Period | Midlothian | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.1 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.7 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.1 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Midlothian is 42.1 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 38.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Midlothian
| Period | Midlothian | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Midlothian: 7.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points, as it has nationally.
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 Midlothian
Renters in Midlothian
| Period | Midlothian | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Midlothian is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 26.3% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Midlothian
| Period | Midlothian | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.4% of homes in Midlothian are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Midlothian has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Virginia cities.
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 Midlothian
| Period | Midlothian | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1994 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Midlothian is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1997, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1994 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the northeast.
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 Midlothian
| Period | Midlothian | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,232 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,347 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,560 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,818 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$586 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in Midlothian runs $1,818 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $586 a month from 2006–10, a 48% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the center.
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 Midlothian
Bachelor's degrees in Midlothian
| Period | Midlothian | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.4% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 52.1% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.0% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 59.5% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Midlothian is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (59.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.1 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southeast.
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 Midlothian
| Period | Midlothian | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.6% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.0% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.0% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.0% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Midlothian: 96.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 Midlothian
| Period | Midlothian | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Midlothian than nationally: unemployment was 4.1%, against 5.4%. The picture is much the same across the Richmond area. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Midlothian compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian | 2.67 | 42.1 | 7.7% | 19.8% | 3.4% | 1997 | $1,818 | 59.5% | 96.0% | 4.1% |
| Brandermill | 2.43 | 43.6 | 5.9% | 29.7% | 5.8% | 1988 | $2,215 | 49.7% | 98.1% | 4.6% |
| Woodlake | 2.89 | 41.3 | 14.9% | 14.4% | 0.7% | 1991 | $2,709 | 57.2% | 98.5% | 1.6% |
| Rockwood | 2.61 | 42.2 | 8.4% | 23.0% | 3.8% | 1987 | $1,930 | 49.9% | 95.4% | 2.6% |
| Moseley | 3.20 | 40.5 | 8.2% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 2012 | $2,534 | 65.2% | 98.2% | 4.5% |
| Bon Air | 2.51 | 43.5 | 8.8% | 26.9% | 9.1% | 1975 | $1,986 | 54.5% | 93.3% | 3.8% |
| Manchester | 2.32 | 38.6 | 16.9% | 42.7% | 8.2% | 1986 | $1,604 | 39.6% | 89.5% | 6.1% |
| Chesterfield | 2.92 | 39.9 | 8.3% | 11.7% | 4.3% | 1996 | $1,922 | 41.3% | 95.2% | 4.4% |
| Clayville | 3.47 | 35.9 | 7.2% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2013 | $2,118 | 65.3% | 96.4% | 1.5% |
| Winterpock | 2.53 | 41.8 | 3.6% | 11.1% | 5.7% | 1980 | $1,866 | 34.3% | 91.8% | 2.8% |
| Flat Rock | 2.66 | 39.3 | 7.3% | 4.0% | 8.5% | 1984 | $1,099 | 25.6% | 91.3% | 2.7% |
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 Midlothian. 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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