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Midway

Louisiana · 1,157 residents · 3.032 sq mi
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Midway has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,075. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 348 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,157
−23%since 2000
from 1,505 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
382 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 496 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+14%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6629241K1K2K1990201020202024Midway
2024937
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,075
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,479 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,059
+64%since 2000
from $12,819 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−18.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade22.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing17.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
69.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
30.4% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.1%(533)
Black45%(521)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score64.2%(742)
Diversity Score
64
+2%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+55%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.3%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
42.8%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midway, Louisiana?

Midway, Louisiana has about 1,157 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Midway, Louisiana?

The typical household in Midway, Louisiana earns about $51,075 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Midway, Louisiana?

About 8.6% 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 11.8% 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 322 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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