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Midway

Alabama · 394 residents (2025 est.) · 3.309 sq mi
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Midway has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $61,893. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $121,400. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
503
+10%since 2000
from 457 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
152 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+34%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:394 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3594535476407341990201020202024Midway
2024503
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,893
+180%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,143 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,612
+239%since 2000
from $9,036 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−28.5 ptssince 2000
from 42.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
+13%since 2010
from 0.317 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade37.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services10%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,400
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$521
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.2%
−20.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
49.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.6%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.7%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−31%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11.2%(51)
Black88.6%(405)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.3%(115)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7%(35)
Black82.5%(415)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.3%(47)
Diversity Score38.2%(192)
Diversity Score
38
+51%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+13%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.8%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
11.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
31.7%
+25.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.0%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
40.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−47.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2012
from 20.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.5%
−64.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
58.7%
+18.4 ptssince 2017
from 40.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midway, Alabama?

Midway, Alabama has about 503 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Midway, Alabama?

The typical household in Midway, Alabama earns about $61,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Midway, Alabama expensive?

In Midway, Alabama, the median home is worth about $121,400, and the typical rent is about $521 a month.

How educated are people in Midway, Alabama?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Midway, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Midway, Alabama?

About 14.0% of people in Midway, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Midway, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Midway, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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