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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Midway

Louisiana · 1,505 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 $19,479. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $32,800. The poverty rate of 30.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,505
+2%since 1990
from 1,479 in 1990
1990 – 2024
496 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 488 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.0
+9%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6629241K1K2K1990201020202024Midway
2024937
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,479
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,819
+123%since 1990
from $5,747 in 1990
US average: $21,522
30.2%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 35.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$32,800
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$252
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $266 in 1990
US average: $602
75.2%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
24.8% rent
1.7
+28%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(698)
Black52.8%(781)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.3%(921)
2000
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(796)
Black45%(677)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(11)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score63.2%(951)
63
+1%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.1%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
55.7%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 54.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 0.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midway, Louisiana?

Midway, Louisiana has about 1,505 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Midway, Louisiana?

The typical household in Midway, Louisiana earns about $19,479 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 $32,800, and the typical rent is about $252 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 30.2% of people in Midway, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Midway, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Midway, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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