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Midfield

Alabama · 5,211 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 $43,219. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $74,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,211
−7%since 2000
from 5,626 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,961 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 2,117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+6%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Midfield
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,219
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,378 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,303
+29%since 2000
from $15,729 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,300
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$937
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $545 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−25.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
43.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.1%(422)
Black84%(4,379)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(280)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other1.9%(97)
Diversity Score34.6%(1,802)
Diversity Score
35
−43%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+63%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.0%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Female
57.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.2%
−65.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midfield, Alabama?

Midfield, Alabama has about 5,211 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Midfield, Alabama?

The typical household in Midfield, Alabama earns about $43,219 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 $74,300, and the typical rent is about $937 a month.

How educated are people in Midfield, Alabama?

About 16.0% 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 19.3% 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 348 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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