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Midfield

Alabama · 4,906 residents (2025 est.) · 2.657 sq mi
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Midfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,755. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,600. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,045
−10%since 2000
from 5,626 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,899 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 2,117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
+9%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,906 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Midfield
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,755
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,378 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,192
+54%since 2000
from $15,729 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
+3%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,244
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $545 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−18.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
36.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+10%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.2%(2,207)
Black59.5%(3,346)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(8)
Asian0.4%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.6%(3,410)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(242)
Black84%(4,240)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(385)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(178)
Diversity Score35.5%(1,793)
Diversity Score
36
−41%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+65%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.2%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Female
56.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2012
from 14.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.8%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.3%
+18.5 ptssince 2017
from 64.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midfield, Alabama?

Midfield, Alabama has about 5,045 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Midfield, Alabama?

The typical household in Midfield, Alabama earns about $52,755 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Midfield, Alabama expensive?

In Midfield, Alabama, the median home is worth about $107,600, and the typical rent is about $1,244 a month.

How educated are people in Midfield, Alabama?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Midfield, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Midfield, Alabama?

About 24.6% of people in Midfield, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Midfield, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Midfield, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 514 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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