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Midfield

Alabama · 5,365 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 $37,138. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $79,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,365
−5%since 2000
from 5,626 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,019 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 2,117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.4
−1%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Midfield
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,138
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,378 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,496
+5%since 2000
from $15,729 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$978
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $545 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+16%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic15.8%(845)
Black81.5%(4,374)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(77)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other0.5%(25)
Diversity Score37.7%(2,025)
Diversity Score
38
−38%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+49%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.8%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Female
58.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midfield, Alabama?

Midfield, Alabama has about 5,365 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Midfield, Alabama?

The typical household in Midfield, Alabama earns about $37,138 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 $79,700, and the typical rent is about $978 a month.

How educated are people in Midfield, Alabama?

About 20.3% 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 15.9% 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 194 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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