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Midland City

Alabama · 2,298 residents (2025 est.) · 6.06 sq mi
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Midland City is a city of 1,603 people in Alabama. Owners hold 26% of the housing stock. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. That trails the Alabama median by roughly 56%. 30.6% of locals live below the federal poverty line. Households take in $28,438 at the median, 65% less than the US figure.

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

1,603
−6%since 2000
from 1,703 in 2000
2,298 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
265 / sq mi
−34%since 2009
from 401 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
35.8
+4%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
6.06 sq mi
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K19902000201020202024Midland City
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.8%(61)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.9%(94)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.7%(75)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.7%(108)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2411.2%(180)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.7%(267)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.9%(158)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.7%(171)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.2%(147)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7417.8%(285)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.1%(50)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.4%(7)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$28,438
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$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%
30.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$150,400
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$609
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $1,442
26.4%
−27.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.2% in 2000
73.6% rent
12.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.85 people
−26%since 2009
from 2.49 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
45.0%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
32.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
5.3
+69%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
28
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(1,194)
Black25%(425)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(13)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(827)
Black44.4%(712)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(40)
67
+7%since 2009
from 63 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican1.1%(17)
Mexican0.4%(7)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.2%(3)
Ancestry
American13.6%(218)
Irish7.1%(114)
Scottish5.7%(91)
English5.6%(89)
German5.4%(87)
French1%(16)
Polish0.6%(10)
Dutch0.5%(8)
Danish0.2%(4)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
91.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
5.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
13.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.9%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
56.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
74.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
10.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
22.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

42.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
57.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
5.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
22.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2012
from 25.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
13.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2013
from 12.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
84.7%
+22.9 ptssince 2017
from 61.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
89.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
92.9%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 77.7% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
99.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married54.9%(312)
Married27.5%(156)
Widowed4.6%(26)
Divorced13%(74)
Women 15+
Never married31.9%(257)
Married32.2%(259)
Widowed24.1%(194)
Divorced11.8%(95)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

13.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2013
from 12.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
31.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
20.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
24.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
37.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
51.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
50.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.7% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)18.3%(13)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)14.1%(10)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era23.9%(17)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War7%(5)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 71 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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

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