Midlothian Authority

Midlothian is a high-income town of 19,120.

Midlothian, Virginia

In Chesterfield County, Virginia, Midlothian anchors a community of 19,120. Median household income reaches $110,084, ranking the city among the wealthiest in Virginia.

Definition and scope

Midlothian sits within Chesterfield County, Virginia, one of Virginia's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 7 and is part of the Richmond, VA metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Midlothian has approximately 19,120 residents. The median age is 41.8 years. Roughly 74% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $408,500.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 69.8%
• Black or African American: 13.2%
• Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
• Asian: 4.7%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Midlothian is $110,084. Poverty rate stands at 3.2%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.8%. Educational attainment: 58.1% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Midlothian:

• Public schools: 26
• Public libraries: 3
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Chesterfield County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Richmond (Main St), Virginia.

Geography and climate

Midlothian sits at an elevation of 241 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7a.

References

• Virginia State Authority — state-level reference for Virginia.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.