Middlebrook: Demographics & People
Middlebrook is home to 241 people, in 156 households. Population grew 51.6% from 159 (2022) to 241 (2024). Median age 69.4 years. (24.3y older than Augusta County; 31.6y older than Virginia). Population is 100% White (non-Hispanic). The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.00). 60% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,661 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 38% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 1.5 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 40% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
Population & Trend
Population grew 51.6% from 159 (2022) to 241 (2024) — about 86.0× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~381 (extrapolated at 25.8%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 635.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 77,487 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 51.6% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 159 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 241 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 241 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 635 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 69.4y is 30.5 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Median age | 69.4 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 241 |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 17.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 224 |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 7.0% |
| Age Summary · Pct 65 Plus | 93.0% |
| Median age | 69.4 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 241 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.00 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 159 |
|---|---|
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 1 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 100.0% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 100.0% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 7.1% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Residents born in this state | 207 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 17 |
| Share born in this state | 85.9% |
| Share born in another state | 14.1% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 7.1% |
| Foreign-born residents | 7.1% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 1,957 |
Households & Family Composition
156 households. Averaging 1.4 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 60% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 55 families, 0% are married couples with children.
| Total families | 55 |
|---|---|
| Average household size | 1.42 |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 1,198 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 321 |
| Family households | 94 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 60.3% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 156 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 1,661 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 74,553 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 72,892 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,661 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 45 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 100.0% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 6 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | VA-06 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51015 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 015 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Augusta |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 12.2% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 10.10 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 14.60 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51015 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Augusta County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Small metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 3,707 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51015 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Augusta County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 56.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 49.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 32.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 75,558 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 8.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 14 |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 241, booming, retirement community, middle-class, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 241 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Augusta County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade