Midlothian, VA Demographics

A map of Midlothian's Population by Race

Midlothian, Virginia has an estimated population of 19,120, an increase from the 18,320 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.8% White, 13.2% Black, 7.0% Multiracial, 4.7% Asian, 4.6% Hispanic, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Midlothian, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Midlothian has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Midlothian, that probability was 41.1% in 2020 and 48.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Midlothian is ranked the 68th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 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). Midlothian was ranked the 70th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Midlothian's White Population

13,338 residents of Midlothian, or 69.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Midlothian is considerably higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Midlothian ranks 310th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midlothian's White population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Midlothian's population has decreased from 75.8% to 69.8%.

Midlothian is more White than neighboring Rockwood (65.7% White), and Manchester (46.3% White). Midlothian is less White than neighboring Brandermill (74.1% White), Woodlake (77.6% White), and Bon Air (73.7% White).

Midlothian's Black Population

2,529 residents of Midlothian, or 13.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Midlothian is lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Midlothian ranks 327th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midlothian's Black population has grown by an estimated 70.0%. Black residents' share of Midlothian's population has increased from 8.1% to 13.2%.

Midlothian is more Black than neighboring Brandermill (9.5% Black), Woodlake (4.9% Black), and Bon Air (11.8% Black). Midlothian is less Black than neighboring Rockwood (20% Black), and Manchester (36% Black).

Midlothian's Asian Population

895 residents of Midlothian, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Midlothian is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Midlothian ranks 118th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midlothian's Asian population has declined by an estimated 28.8%. Asian residents' share of Midlothian's population has decreased from 6.9% to 4.7%.

Midlothian is more Asian than neighboring Woodlake (3.5% Asian), Rockwood (3.6% Asian), Bon Air (2.8% Asian), and Manchester (2.5% Asian). Midlothian is less Asian than neighboring Brandermill (5.6% Asian).

Midlothian's Hispanic Population

875 residents of Midlothian, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Midlothian is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Midlothian ranks 356th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midlothian's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Midlothian's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Midlothian is less Hispanic than neighboring Brandermill (5.8% Hispanic), Woodlake (6.3% Hispanic), Rockwood (6.8% Hispanic), Bon Air (8.6% Hispanic), and Manchester (13.1% Hispanic).

Midlothian's Native American/Other Population

136 residents of Midlothian, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Midlothian is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Midlothian ranks 336th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midlothian's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 7.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Midlothian's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Midlothian is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rockwood (0.4% Native American/Other), Bon Air (0.4% Native American/Other), and Manchester (0% Native American/Other). Midlothian is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brandermill (1.4% Native American/Other), and Woodlake (1.7% Native American/Other).

Midlothian's Multiracial Population

1,347 residents of Midlothian, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Midlothian is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Midlothian ranks 314th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midlothian's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 74.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Midlothian's population has increased from 4.2% to 7.0%.

Midlothian is more Multiracial than neighboring Brandermill (3.7% Multiracial), Woodlake (6% Multiracial), Rockwood (3.4% Multiracial), Bon Air (2.8% Multiracial), and Manchester (2.2% 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.