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Midland City

Alabama · 2,239 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 $28,448. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $100,900. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,239
+31%since 2000
from 1,703 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
370 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 281 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.2
−3%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Midland City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,448
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,773
+64%since 2000
from $11,438 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,900
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$626
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.2%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.2% in 2000
59.8% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+51%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.8%(1,183)
Black37.2%(833)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(79)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other2.4%(54)
Diversity Score68.8%(1,540)
Diversity Score
69
+37%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.4%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
Female
57.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.1%
−71.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midland City, Alabama?

Midland City, Alabama has about 2,239 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Midland City, Alabama earns about $28,448 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 $100,900, and the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in Midland City, Alabama?

About 13.6% 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 23.6% of people in Midland City, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Midland City, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Midland City, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 420 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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