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Midway

Alabama · 499 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 $33,004. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $51,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
499
+9%since 2000
from 457 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
151 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
+8%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3594535476407341990201020202024Midway
2024503
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,004
+115%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,143 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,957
+54%since 2000
from $9,036 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
1.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
−23.8 ptssince 2000
from 42.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.317
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance21.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical21.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$612
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.3%
−46.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
26.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−45%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic10.6%(53)
Black88.4%(441)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.2%(126)
Diversity Score
25
Unchangedsince 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+29%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
15.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midway, Alabama?

Midway, Alabama has about 499 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Midway, Alabama?

The typical household in Midway, Alabama earns about $33,004 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 $51,600, and the typical rent is about $612 a month.

How educated are people in Midway, Alabama?

About 5.1% 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 18.7% 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 17 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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