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Middlesex, NC
Town in Nash County, North Carolina.
Population
867
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
830
ZIP codes
0
Middlesex and its ZIP codes
Middlesex at a glance
- Middlesex is about 3.8 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,281 a year, 33% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $216,900 (25% below North Carolina) and median rent is $645 a month.
Local data for Middlesex, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Middlesex, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,281
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$216,900
Median rent
$645/mo
Homeownership
63.4%
Bachelor's or higher
20.5%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (123), Mexican Americans (62), Italian Americans (55).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nash County. PPP loans are for Middlesex.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,481
40,231 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,141
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$719M
FY 2026, $7,574 per person
How people get to work
Middlesex, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.3%
- Carpooled3.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Middlesex, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
474
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
525
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
49.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Middlesex, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.1%
U.S. 11.1% +4.0 pts
Cities near Middlesex
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ZebulonTown | 4.8 mi | 6.6 |
| BaileyTown | 4.9 mi | 0.7 |
| SimsTown | 8.1 mi | 0.2 |
| WendellTown | 9.4 mi | 9.4 |
| Spring HopeTown | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Archer LodgeTown | 12 mi | 9.1 |
| BunnTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Lake RoyaleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.5 |
| KenlyTown | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| MomeyerTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| LucamaTown | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| MicroTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| WilsonCity | 16 mi | 31.6 |
| KnightdaleTown | 16 mi | 9.6 |
| Wilson's MillsTown | 16 mi | 6.4 |
| SelmaTown | 18 mi | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Middlesex, NC in?
- Middlesex is in Nash County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Middlesex, NC?
- About 867 people live in Middlesex, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Middlesex?
- Nearby places include Zebulon (4.8 mi), Bailey (4.9 mi), Sims (8.1 mi), Wendell (9.4 mi), Spring Hope (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023