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Midway

Louisiana · 1,291 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 $31,307. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $52,900. Households here earn about 28% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,291
−14%since 2000
from 1,505 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
426 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 496 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
−1%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6629241K1K2K1990201020202024Midway
2024937
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,307
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,479 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,319
+27%since 2000
from $12,819 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services11.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing7.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$346
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $252 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.1%
−40.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
Unchangedsince 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic46.2%(596)
Black52%(671)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other6.6%(86)
Diversity Score70.3%(907)
Diversity Score
70
+11%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.7%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+73%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
4.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.9%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midway, Louisiana?

Midway, Louisiana has about 1,291 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Midway, Louisiana?

The typical household in Midway, Louisiana earns about $31,307 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 $52,900, and the typical rent is about $346 a month.

How educated are people in Midway, Louisiana?

About 9.2% 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 21.7% 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 188 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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