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Midway City

California · 8,825 residents · 0.609 sq mi
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Midway City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,115. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $571,600. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
8,825
+6%since 2019
from 8,343 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
14,491 / sq mi
+6%since 2019
from 13,700 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+3%since 2019
from 38.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
8K8K9K9K10K201020202024Midway City
20248K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,115
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $40,059 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,095
+4%since 2019
from $19,234 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 25.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 29.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$571,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $573,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,322
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,360 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
37.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 32.3% in 2019
62.6% rent
Afford Score
13.9
−3%since 2019
from 14.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic12.4%(1,036)
Black0.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino31.6%(2,634)
Asian53.1%(4,429)
Other2.6%(220)
Diversity Score75.3%(6,282)
2020
White, non-Hispanic13%(1,148)
Black0.5%(45)
Hispanic / Latino31.8%(2,803)
Asian52.1%(4,597)
Other0.8%(70)
Diversity Score74.5%(6,576)
Diversity Score
75
−1%since 2019
from 75 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 18.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 68.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+2%since 2019
from 24.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 77.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 17.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 10.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 52.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 31.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 47.8% in 2019
Female
50.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 52.2% in 2019
Foreign born
46.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 42.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midway City, California?

Midway City, California has about 8,825 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Midway City, California earns about $41,115 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 $571,600, and the typical rent is about $1,322 a month.

How educated are people in Midway City, California?

About 18.2% 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 25.1% of people in Midway City, California live below the federal poverty line.

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