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Midway

Louisiana · 937 residents · 3.032 sq mi
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Midway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,590. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 568 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $183,100. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 206%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

937
−38%since 2000
from 1,505 in 2000
1990 – 2024
309 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 496 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
32.5
−10%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 19902024
6629241K1K2K1990201020202024Midway
2024937
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,590
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,479 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$22,928
+79%since 2000
from $12,819 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
3.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
37.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.411
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade23.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$183,100
+206%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$252
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $252 in 2000
US average: $1,442
29.3%
−45.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
70.7% rent
1.3%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.3%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
13.0%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
7.2
+325%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(796)
Black45%(677)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(11)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(951)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(502)
Black46.1%(432)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score62.5%(586)
63
−1%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
53.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

79.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
23.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.9%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
56.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
19.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
29.4%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

58.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
41.5%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
35.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2012
from 16.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 76.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
79.6%
+20.7 ptssince 2017
from 58.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midway, Louisiana?

Midway, Louisiana has about 937 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Midway, Louisiana?

The typical household in Midway, Louisiana earns about $25,590 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Midway, Louisiana expensive?

In Midway, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $183,100, and the typical rent is about $252 a month.

How educated are people in Midway, Louisiana?

About 3.3% of adults age 25 and over in Midway, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Midway, Louisiana?

About 37.5% of people in Midway, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Midway, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Midway, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 542 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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

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