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Midway City

California · 7,999 residents · 0.609 sq mi
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Midway City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,635. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $788,600. Households here earn about 33% less than the California median. Despite a median home value of $788,600, the poverty rate sits 45% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% 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
7,999
−1%since 2023
from 8,094 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
13,135 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 13,291 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
+4%since 2023
from 40.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
8K8K9K9K10K201020202024Midway City
20248K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,635
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $64,735 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,334
+5%since 2023
from $27,851 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 43.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
−3%since 2023
from 0.515 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$788,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $723,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,611
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,439 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
72.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 36.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.8
+6%since 2023
from 11.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic15.9%(1,287)
Black0.9%(75)
Hispanic / Latino35%(2,832)
Asian44.2%(3,577)
Other4%(323)
Diversity Score81.9%(6,630)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.5%(1,241)
Black1.1%(87)
Hispanic / Latino36.1%(2,885)
Asian41.4%(3,313)
Other5.9%(473)
Diversity Score83.8%(6,706)
Diversity Score
84
+2%since 2023
from 82 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 67.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
−1%since 2023
from 22.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 74.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 59.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 30.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 51.3% in 2023
Female
48.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 48.7% in 2023
Foreign born
48.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
26.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 28.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
30.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midway City, California?

Midway City, California has about 7,999 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Midway City, California?

The typical household in Midway City, California earns about $66,635 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Midway City, California expensive?

In Midway City, California, the median home is worth about $788,600, and the typical rent is about $1,611 a month.

How educated are people in Midway City, California?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Midway City, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Midway City, California?

About 18.0% of people in Midway City, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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