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Midway

Kentucky · 1,641 residents · 1.433 sq mi
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Midway has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,705. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $160,200. Households here earn about 36% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,641
+1%since 2000
from 1,620 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,145 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,130 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+11%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Midway
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,705
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,909 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,149
+11%since 2000
from $24,528 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,200
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$696
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.6%
−19.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+37%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(1,443)
Black7.7%(125)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(23)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score22%(357)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(1,459)
Black6.8%(111)
Hispanic / Latino2%(32)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other3.9%(64)
Diversity Score29%(476)
Diversity Score
29
+32%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.9%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midway, Kentucky?

Midway, Kentucky has about 1,641 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Midway, Kentucky?

The typical household in Midway, Kentucky earns about $56,705 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Midway, Kentucky expensive?

In Midway, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $160,200, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Midway, Kentucky?

About 39.6% of adults age 25 and over in Midway, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Midway, Kentucky?

About 7.7% of people in Midway, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Midway, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Midway, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 351 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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