Middlesex, NC Demographics

A map of Middlesex's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	340	440	39.2%	48.2%
Black	258	297	29.8%	32.6%
Multiracial	123	32	14.2%	3.5%
Hispanic	119	132	13.7%	14.5%
Native American/Other	27	5	3.1%	0.5%
Asian	0	6	0.0%	0.7%

Middlesex, North Carolina has an estimated population of 867, a decrease from the 912 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 39.2% White, 29.8% Black, 14.2% Multiracial, 13.7% Hispanic, 3.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Middlesex, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Middlesex has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Middlesex, that probability was 63.9% in 2020 and 71.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Middlesex is ranked the 492nd most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Middlesex was ranked the 456th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Middlesex's White Population

340 residents of Middlesex, or 39.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Middlesex is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Middlesex ranks 588th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middlesex's White population has declined by an estimated 22.7%. White residents' share of Middlesex's population has decreased from 48.2% to 39.2%.

Middlesex is more White than neighboring Zebulon (29% White), and Sims (27% White). Middlesex is less White than neighboring Bailey (49.1% White), Bunn (47.2% White), and Lake Royale (85.6% White).

Middlesex's Black Population

258 residents of Middlesex, or 29.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Middlesex is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Middlesex ranks 171st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middlesex's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.1%. Black residents' share of Middlesex's population has decreased from 32.6% to 29.8%.

Middlesex is more Black than neighboring Bailey (17.1% Black), Sims (25.7% Black), Bunn (24.5% Black), and Lake Royale (6.6% Black). Middlesex is less Black than neighboring Zebulon (45.6% Black).

Middlesex's Asian Population

0 residents of Middlesex, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Middlesex is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Middlesex ranks 378th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middlesex's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Middlesex's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Middlesex is less Asian than neighboring Bailey (5.9% Asian), Zebulon (0.4% Asian), and Bunn (24% Asian).

Middlesex's Hispanic Population

119 residents of Middlesex, or 13.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Middlesex is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Middlesex ranks 109th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middlesex's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Middlesex's population has decreased from 14.5% to 13.7%.

Middlesex is more Hispanic than neighboring Bunn (1.9% Hispanic), and Lake Royale (4.8% Hispanic). Middlesex is less Hispanic than neighboring Bailey (26.3% Hispanic), Zebulon (22.9% Hispanic), and Sims (43.3% Hispanic).

Middlesex's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Middlesex, or 3.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Middlesex is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Middlesex ranks 534th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middlesex's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 440.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Middlesex's population has increased from 0.5% to 3.1%.

Middlesex is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bailey (0% Native American/Other), Zebulon (0.3% Native American/Other), Sims (0% Native American/Other), Bunn (1.5% Native American/Other), and Lake Royale (0% Native American/Other).

Middlesex's Multiracial Population

123 residents of Middlesex, or 14.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Middlesex is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Middlesex ranks 430th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middlesex's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 284.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Middlesex's population has increased from 3.5% to 14.2%.

Middlesex is more Multiracial than neighboring Bailey (1.7% Multiracial), Zebulon (1.8% Multiracial), Sims (4% Multiracial), Bunn (0.9% Multiracial), and Lake Royale (3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.