Middlesex is a town located in Nash County North Carolina. Middlesex has a 2024 population of 945. Middlesex is currently growing at a rate of 0.64% annually and its population has increased by 2.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 921 in 2020.
The average household income in Middlesex is $56,818 with a poverty rate of 11.03%. The median age in Middlesex is 39.9 years: 34 years for males, and 46.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Middlesex was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 528 | 54.83% |
| Black or African American | 302 | 31.36% |
| Other race | 98 | 10.18% |
| Two or more races | 35 | 3.63% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 433 | 2.22 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Non Family | 220 | 1.11 | 45 | 55 |
| Married | 142 | 3.26 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Female | 38 | 3.05 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Male | 33 | 4.21 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
58.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 2.8% |
| Associates Degree | 42 | 6.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 95 | 14.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 2.36% |
| High School Graduate | 280 | 41.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 69 | 10.18% |
| Some College | 157 | 23.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 393 | 352 | 88 |
| Black | 210 | 197 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 67 | 35 | 7 |
| Other Race | 59 | 27 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 93.81%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,603 | $31,964 | $52,765 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $23,611 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,957 | $30,714 | $29,745 |
| Some College | $29,392 | $0 | $29,228 |
$29,957
Average Earnings
$30,714
Average Male
$29,745
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.41% of Middlesex residents speak only English, while 11.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 511 | 65 | 12.72% |
| Black | 302 | 41 | 13.58% |
11.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.02%
Male Poverty Rate
16.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Middlesex is Black, with 13.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Middlesex is White, with 12.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.68% |
| High School | 16.43% |
| Some College | 11.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 14.62% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,250 | $80,424 |
| Households | $42,917 | $56,818 |
| Married Families | $83,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,805 | $33,408 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.4%
Male Marriage Rate
35.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
50
Number of Veterans
50
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 30 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 7.78% |
| Black | 15 | 6.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%
Employment Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.42%
Born in Middlesex
94.08%
Native Born
5.92%
Foreign Born
2.39%
Non Citizen
3.53%
Naturalized
94.08% of Middlesex residents were born in the United States, with 73.42% having been born in North Carolina. 2.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 975 | 6 | 0.62% |
| 2028 | 969 | 6 | 0.62% |
| 2027 | 963 | 6 | 0.63% |
| 2026 | 957 | 6 | 0.63% |
| 2025 | 951 | 6 | 0.63% |
| 2024 | 945 | 6 | 0.64% |
| 2023 | 939 | 10 | 1.08% |
| 2022 | 929 | 5 | 0.54% |
| 2021 | 924 | 3 | 0.33% |
| 2020 | 921 | 95 | 11.5% |
| 2019 | 826 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 824 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 823 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 822 | 4 | 0.49% |
| 2015 | 818 | -2 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 820 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 820 | -4 | -0.49% |
| 2012 | 824 | -4 | -0.48% |
| 2011 | 828 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 829 | 0 | 0% |