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Midland

North Carolina · 5,151 residents (2025 est.) · 13.342 sq mi
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Midland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,477. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $369,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 40% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,860
+2%since 2023
from 4,758 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
364 / sq mi
+2%since 2023
from 357 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
+4%since 2023
from 37.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,151 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K200920202024Midland
20245K
200920202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.9%(191)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.1%(248)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.8%(231)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1911.5%(560)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.3%(403)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.6%(417)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.2%(740)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5417.6%(856)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.3%(695)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.6%(368)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.2%(105)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.9%(46)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,477
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $85,551 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,676
+8%since 2023
from $40,520 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 57.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
−7%since 2023
from 0.368 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration10.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$369,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $342,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,418
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,230 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 78.2% in 2023
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
1.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 33.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.8%
+13.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
−9%since 2023
from 4.0 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
83
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(3,183)
Black14.4%(684)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(658)
Asian0.7%(32)
Other4.2%(201)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(3,487)
Black15.4%(749)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(352)
Asian0.6%(29)
Other5%(243)
Diversity Score
57
−11%since 2023
from 64 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.1%(102)
Colombian0.9%(44)
Guatemalan0.9%(43)
Cuban0.7%(35)
Peruvian0.6%(27)
Spaniard0.4%(19)
Asian origin
Laotian0.3%(17)
Bangladeshi0.2%(12)
Ancestry
American10.7%(518)
English9.1%(440)
Italian7.3%(356)
German4.1%(200)
Scotch-Irish1.8%(88)
Irish1.7%(81)
Scottish1.4%(69)
Dutch1.1%(52)
Greek0.9%(44)
Polish0.7%(33)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Romanian0.5%(25)
Russian0.5%(25)
French0.4%(21)
Finnish0.3%(17)
British0.3%(15)
Norwegian0.2%(12)
Austrian0.2%(11)
Welsh0.2%(10)
Portuguese0.2%(9)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Subsaharan African population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 32.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 97.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
−2%since 2023
from 32.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 71.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 69.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 33.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 46.6% in 2023
Female
54.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
Foreign born
5.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 96.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 88.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.7%(506)
Married64.6%(1,180)
Widowed1.2%(21)
Divorced6.5%(119)
Women 15+
Never married36.6%(865)
Married49.2%(1,162)
Widowed6.6%(155)
Divorced7.7%(182)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midland, North Carolina?

Midland, North Carolina has about 4,860 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Midland, North Carolina?

The typical household in Midland, North Carolina earns about $101,477 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Midland, North Carolina expensive?

In Midland, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $369,100, and the typical rent is about $1,418 a month.

How educated are people in Midland, North Carolina?

About 32.9% of adults age 25 and over in Midland, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Midland, North Carolina?

About 4.1% of people in Midland, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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