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Midland City

Alabama · 2,344 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 $29,591. Population has grown 38% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $91,500. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,344
+38%since 2000
from 1,703 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
387 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 281 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.6
−8%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Midland City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,591
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,283
+42%since 2000
from $11,438 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,500
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$450
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.2%
−26.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.2% in 2000
52.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+32%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(1,605)
Black23.3%(545)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(95)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other4.6%(107)
Diversity Score60.2%(1,410)
Diversity Score
60
+20%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+30%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% 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
5.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.1%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
Female
57.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midland City, Alabama?

Midland City, Alabama has about 2,344 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Midland City, Alabama earns about $29,591 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 $91,500, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Midland City, Alabama?

About 8.4% 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 27.0% of people in Midland City, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Midland City, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Midland City, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 525 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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