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Midway

Alabama · 482 residents · 3.309 sq mi
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Midway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $11,848. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $18,100. The poverty rate of 32.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

482
+5%vs 2000
vs 457 in 2000
1990 – 2025
146 / sq mi
+5%vs 2000
vs 138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.2
−6%vs 2000
vs 35.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3594535476407341990201020202024Midway
2024503
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$11,848
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $12,143 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,122
−32%vs 2000
vs $9,036 in 2000
US average: $14,340
32.0%
−10.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 42.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$18,100
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$147
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $310 in 2000
US average: $450
75.3%
+4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.4% in 2000
24.7% rent
1.5
−46%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic14.9%(72)
Black85.1%(410)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.8%(153)
32
+26%vs 2000
vs 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
+9.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
50.0%
−7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.8%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.5 min
+49%vs 2000
vs 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Midway, Alabama?

Midway, Alabama has about 482 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Midway, Alabama?

The typical household in Midway, Alabama earns about $11,848 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 $18,100, and the typical rent is about $147 a month.

How educated are people in Midway, Alabama?

About 12.7% 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 32.0% of people in Midway, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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

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