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Midway

Arkansas · 1,036 residents · 5.757 sq mi
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Midway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,516. Population has declined 8% since 2019. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $116,200. With a median age of 53.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
1,036
−8%since 2019
from 1,129 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
180 / sq mi
−8%since 2019
from 196 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
53.7
+35%since 2019
from 39.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7769241K1K1K201020202024Midway
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,516
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $55,391 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,936
+9%since 2019
from $19,272 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 17.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2019
from 12.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $116,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$806
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $593 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 78.1% in 2019
23.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+13%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,091)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.2%(13)
Other2.2%(25)
Diversity Score8.2%(93)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(954)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(20)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(65)
Diversity Score
6
−24%since 2019
from 8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 7.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 84.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
+10%since 2019
from 12.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2019
from 87.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 55.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 20.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 55.3% in 2019
Female
48.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 44.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midway, Arkansas?

Midway, Arkansas has about 1,036 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Midway, Arkansas?

The typical household in Midway, Arkansas earns about $48,516 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 $116,200, and the typical rent is about $806 a month.

How educated are people in Midway, Arkansas?

About 11.9% 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 4.9% of people in Midway, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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