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Midland City

Alabama · 2,298 residents (2025 est.) · 6.058 sq mi
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Midland City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,438. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $150,400. The poverty rate of 30.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,603
−6%since 2000
from 1,703 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
265 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 281 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
+4%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,298 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Midland City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,438
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,238
+94%since 2000
from $11,438 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
−4%since 2010
from 0.458 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,400
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$609
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.4%
−27.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.2% in 2000
73.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.0%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+126%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(1,194)
Black25%(425)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(13)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.2%(854)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(827)
Black44.4%(712)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(40)
Diversity Score67%(1,073)
Diversity Score
67
+34%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.0%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.3%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
Female
57.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2012
from 25.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.4%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+22.9 ptssince 2017
from 61.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midland City, Alabama?

Midland City, Alabama has about 1,603 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Midland City, Alabama?

The typical household in Midland City, Alabama earns about $28,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Midland City, Alabama expensive?

In Midland City, Alabama, the median home is worth about $150,400, and the typical rent is about $609 a month.

How educated are people in Midland City, Alabama?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Midland City, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Midland City, Alabama?

About 30.6% of people in Midland City, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Midland City, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Midland City, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 216 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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