Midlothian is a medium-sized town located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 18,320 people and 20 associated neighborhoods, Midlothian is the 51st largest community in Virginia. Much of the housing stock in Midlothian was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Midlothian economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Midlothian, where the median household income is $104,480.00.
Midlothian real estate is some of the most expensive in Virginia, although Midlothian house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
Also of interest is that Midlothian has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
A relatively large number of people in Midlothian telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 16.05% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Midlothian. 55.33% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.
The per capita income in Midlothian in 2022 was $50,366, which is wealthy relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $201,464 for a family of four.
Midlothian is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Midlothian home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Midlothian residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Midlothian include English, German, Irish, Italian, and European.
The most common language spoken in Midlothian is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.