Middlesex County, Virginia
Middlesex County: county in Virginia, United States
About
Middlesex County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,959 and a population density of 20 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,569 inhabitants. Its county seat is Saluda. The county was created 357 years ago in 1668.
County Snapshot
Middlesex County at a glance
Middlesex County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Virginia counties
133
Open related pagesLargest city
WoodstockPopulation 5,293
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Middlesex County
| Population | 10,569 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| Different from | Middlesex County, Middlesex County, Middlesex County |
| Twitter username | middlesexva |
| Area | 546 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 38.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 61.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.5974,-76.5781 |
| Named for | Middlesex |
| Capital | Saluda |
| Establishment | January 01, 1669 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 04:27:37 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.69% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 92℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Middlesex County is located at 37°35'51"N 76°34'41"W (37.5973700, -76.5781400). It has 4 neighbors: Essex County, Gloucester County, King and Queen County and Mathews County.
Middlesex County map
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The largest city of Middlesex County is Woodstock with a population of 5,293. Other cities include and Urbanna population 457. See all Middlesex County cities & populated places.
Middlesex County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Woodstock | 5,293 | Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States |
| Urbanna | 457 | Town of the United States |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Middlesex County decreased by 3.69% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,959 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,854 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,850 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,781 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,657 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,686 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,749 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,625 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,733 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,582 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,569 | -0.12% | estimation process |
People born in Middlesex County (10)
People born in Middlesex County, including politician Robert Latane Montague, British sailor John Gore, politician Joseph Eggleston, .
More notable people
- Beverley Robinson (Loyalist American army officer) he was born in 01/01/1723
- John Robinson (politician and landowner in British colony of Virginia (1705-1766)) he was born in 03/02/1704
- Syd Thrift (American baseball executive) he was born in 25/02/1929
- John Douglas Woodward (American artist (1846-1924)) he was born in 12/07/1846
- Samuel T. Montague (American politician) he was born in 12/01/1868
- John A. G. Davis (professor at the University of Virginia School of Law) he was born in 05/03/1802
- Lucius Banks (American gridiron and rugby league footballer) he was born in 01/05/1886
Other places with the same name (3)
- Middlesex County, Massachusetts county in Massachusetts, United States with a population of 1,609,379 people.
- Middlesex County, New Jersey county in New Jersey, United States with a population of 822,736 people.
- Middlesex County, Connecticut county in Connecticut, United States with a population of 161,657 people.
Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 1,150,847 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Prince William County | 475,533 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Virginia Beach | 451,231 | The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business. |
| Loudoun County | 422,784 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesterfield County | 358,245 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Henrico County | 333,766 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesapeake | 247,011 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Norfolk | 242,803 | The most populous city in Virginia. |
| Arlington County | 240,119 | County in Virginia, United States; suburb of Washington, D. |
| Richmond | 232,226 | The capital of Virginia. |
| Arlington | 229,164 | A county in Virginia. |
| City of Portsmouth | 215,133 | Administrative division in Virginia, United States |
| Newport News | 179,062 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Alexandria | 158,726 | A city in Virginia. |
| Stafford County | 156,748 | County in Virginia, United States |
| East Hampton | 147,993 | Town in New York |