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Midfield

Alabama · 5,626 residents · 2.657 sq mi
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Midfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,378. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $58,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,626
+1%since 1990
from 5,559 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,117 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 2,092 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.6
−9%since 1990
from 37.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Midfield
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,378
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,512 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,729
+34%since 1990
from $11,763 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.0%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $394 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
81.9%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.8% in 1990
18.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+14%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(4,826)
Black10%(554)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(7)
Asian2.1%(115)
Diversity Score29.7%(1,652)
2000
White, non-Hispanic39.2%(2,207)
Black59.5%(3,346)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(8)
Asian0.4%(24)
Diversity Score60.6%(3,410)
Diversity Score
61
+104%since 1990
from 30 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.4%
+14.1 ptssince 1990
from 68.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
−26%since 1990
from 19.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midfield, Alabama?

Midfield, Alabama has about 5,626 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Midfield, Alabama?

The typical household in Midfield, Alabama earns about $31,378 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 $58,100, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Midfield, Alabama?

About 8.9% 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 16.0% of people in Midfield, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Midfield, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Midfield, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 67 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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