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Midway

Alabama · 421 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 $18,365. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
66% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
421
−8%since 2000
from 457 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
127 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+17%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3594535476407341990201020202024Midway
2024503
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,365
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,143 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,902
+98%since 2000
from $9,036 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.5%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 42.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade38.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services9.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$408
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
33.8% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.3%(18)
Black93.6%(394)
Hispanic / Latino1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.6%(53)
Diversity Score
13
−50%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+67%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.2%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.4%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
38.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midway, Alabama?

Midway, Alabama has about 421 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Midway, Alabama?

The typical household in Midway, Alabama earns about $18,365 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Midway, Alabama expensive?

In Midway, Alabama, the typical rent is about $408 a month.

How educated are people in Midway, Alabama?

About 4.6% 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 27.5% of people in Midway, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Midway, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Midway, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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