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Midland

Maryland · 488 residents · 0.158 sq mi
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Midland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $91,600. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
488
+3%since 2000
from 473 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,089 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,994 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
−9%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4214975746507271990201020202024Midland
2024589
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,250
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,404 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,672
+12%since 2000
from $19,318 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,600
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$747
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
37.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+30%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(468)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(450)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other5.8%(28)
Diversity Score18.3%(89)
Diversity Score
18
+598%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+62%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midland, Maryland?

Midland, Maryland has about 488 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Midland, Maryland?

The typical household in Midland, Maryland earns about $49,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Midland, Maryland expensive?

In Midland, Maryland, the median home is worth about $91,600, and the typical rent is about $747 a month.

How educated are people in Midland, Maryland?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Midland, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Midland, Maryland?

About 26.0% of people in Midland, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Midland, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Midland, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 89 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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