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Midland

Michigan · 41,863 residents · 34.489 sq mi
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Midland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,843. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $140,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,863
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41,685 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,214 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+6%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K39K40K42K43K1990201020202024Midland
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,843
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,444 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,574
+14%since 2000
from $26,818 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.6%
−25.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
32.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+26%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(38,416)
Black1.8%(749)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(802)
Asian2.7%(1,119)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.5%(6,476)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(37,802)
Black2%(823)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(1,015)
Asian3.3%(1,367)
Other1.8%(752)
Diversity Score22.3%(9,323)
Diversity Score
22
+43%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 41.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+37%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.3%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midland, Michigan?

Midland, Michigan has about 41,863 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Midland, Michigan?

The typical household in Midland, Michigan earns about $48,843 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Midland, Michigan expensive?

In Midland, Michigan, the median home is worth about $140,300, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Midland, Michigan?

About 42.9% of adults age 25 and over in Midland, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Midland, Michigan?

About 11.6% of people in Midland, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Midland, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Midland, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,773 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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