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Midway

Kentucky · 1,718 residents · 1.433 sq mi
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Midway has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,893. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $186,600. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% 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
1,718
+6%since 2000
from 1,620 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,199 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,130 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+15%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Midway
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,893
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,909 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,811
+42%since 2000
from $24,528 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$806
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
29.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+59%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(1,494)
Black6.1%(105)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(62)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other2%(35)
Diversity Score28.1%(483)
Diversity Score
28
+28%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+67%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.2%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midway, Kentucky?

Midway, Kentucky has about 1,718 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Midway, Kentucky?

The typical household in Midway, Kentucky earns about $56,893 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 $186,600, and the typical rent is about $806 a month.

How educated are people in Midway, Kentucky?

About 44.6% 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 7.8% 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 428 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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