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Midland

North Carolina · 3,073 residents · 13.342 sq mi
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Midland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,013. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $171,000. Households here earn about 27% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
3,073
−3%since 2009
from 3,160 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
230 / sq mi
−3%since 2009
from 237 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+6%since 2009
from 38.0 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
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200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,013
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $56,597 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,715
−6%since 2009
from $27,324 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $164,900 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$662
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $679 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+1%since 2009
from 2.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(2,854)
Black2.4%(76)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(151)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(79)
Diversity Score22.6%(714)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(2,696)
Black6.1%(188)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(109)
Asian0.9%(27)
Other1.6%(50)
Diversity Score27.9%(857)
Diversity Score
28
+23%since 2009
from 23 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% 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
5.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.8%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midland, North Carolina?

Midland, North Carolina has about 3,073 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Midland, North Carolina earns about $58,013 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 $171,000, and the typical rent is about $662 a month.

How educated are people in Midland, North Carolina?

About 15.6% 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 9.2% of people in Midland, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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