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Midway

Louisiana · 1,479 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 $14,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $18,400. The poverty rate of 35.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,479
−2%vs 2000
vs 1,505 in 2000
1990 – 2024
488 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 496 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.1
−8%vs 2000
vs 36.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6629241K1K2K1990201020202024Midway
2024937
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $19,479 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$5,747
−55%vs 2000
vs $12,819 in 2000
US average: $14,340
35.2%
+5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$18,400
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$266
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $252 in 2000
US average: $450
71.6%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.2% in 2000
28.4% rent
1.3
−22%vs 2000
vs 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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(698)
Black52.8%(781)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.3%(921)
62
−1%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.1%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 7.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
54.5%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.6%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Midway, Louisiana?

Midway, Louisiana has about 1,479 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Midway, Louisiana?

The typical household in Midway, Louisiana earns about $14,000 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 $18,400, and the typical rent is about $266 a month.

How educated are people in Midway, Louisiana?

About 7.1% 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 35.2% of people in Midway, Louisiana 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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