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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Midland City

Alabama · 1,703 residents · 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 $20,000. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,900. The poverty rate of 30.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,703
−6%since 1990
from 1,819 in 1990
1990 – 2025
281 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 300 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.4
+12%since 1990
from 30.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Midland City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,486 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,438
+39%since 1990
from $8,210 in 1990
US average: $21,522
30.8%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 34.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,900
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$315
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $226 in 1990
US average: $602
54.2%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 50.8% in 1990
45.8% rent
2.3
−7%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(1,439)
Black20.7%(376)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score41.7%(759)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(1,194)
Black25%(425)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(13)
Asian0.4%(6)
Diversity Score50.2%(854)
50
+20%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.8%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.3%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 56.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
−25%since 1990
from 18.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midland City, Alabama?

Midland City, Alabama has about 1,703 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Midland City, Alabama earns about $20,000 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 $46,900, and the typical rent is about $315 a month.

How educated are people in Midland City, Alabama?

About 3.8% 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 30.8% 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 116 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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