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Midway

Arkansas · 375 residents (2025 est.) · 3.521 sq mi
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Midway is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,250. Population has declined 5% since 2023. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $160,400. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
728
−5%since 2023
from 769 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
207 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 218 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.1
+3%since 2023
from 44.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:375 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
314438562686810200920202024Midway
2024728
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,250
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $88,125 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,170
+9%since 2023
from $32,353 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 64.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.308
−3%since 2023
from 0.317 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $158,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 93.2% in 2023
3.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−7%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(763)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.7%(5)
Diversity Score1.9%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(720)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0.8%(6)
Diversity Score2.7%(20)
Diversity Score
3
+41%since 2023
from 2 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 93.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 29.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 74.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 66.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 26.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 56.2% in 2023
Female
40.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 43.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 78.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 99.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midway, Arkansas?

Midway, Arkansas has about 728 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Midway, Arkansas?

The typical household in Midway, Arkansas earns about $96,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Midway, Arkansas expensive?

In Midway, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $160,400.

How educated are people in Midway, Arkansas?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Midway, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Midway, Arkansas?

About 5.2% of people in Midway, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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