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Midland

Arkansas · 227 residents · 0.346 sq mi
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Midland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,414. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $59,200. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
227
−10%since 2000
from 253 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
656 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 731 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+32%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1812603404194991990201020202024Midland
2024262
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,414
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,754
+24%since 2000
from $13,552 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing60.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction60.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$845
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
15.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+34%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(240)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(196)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other12%(27)
Diversity Score35.5%(81)
Diversity Score
36
+496%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
51.4 min
+109%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.7%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
68.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
44.9%
−53.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midland, Arkansas?

Midland, Arkansas has about 227 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Midland, Arkansas?

The typical household in Midland, Arkansas earns about $31,414 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Midland, Arkansas expensive?

In Midland, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $59,200, and the typical rent is about $845 a month.

How educated are people in Midland, Arkansas?

About 2.9% of adults age 25 and over in Midland, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Midland, Arkansas?

About 20.5% of people in Midland, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Midland, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Midland, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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