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Midland

North Carolina · 4,684 residents · 13.342 sq mi
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Midland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,897. Population has grown 29% since 2019. Median home value is $244,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,684
+29%since 2019
from 3,622 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
351 / sq mi
+29%since 2019
from 271 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+2%since 2019
from 36.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K200920202024Midland
20245K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,897
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $68,125 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,586
+7%since 2019
from $24,913 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 45.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $210,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$864
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $857 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 79.9% in 2019
15.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+7%since 2019
from 3.1 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(2,767)
Black8.9%(323)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(359)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(173)
Diversity Score49.5%(1,794)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(3,343)
Black12.4%(580)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(456)
Asian1%(47)
Other2.7%(128)
Diversity Score54.2%(2,541)
Diversity Score
54
+9%since 2019
from 50 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 28.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 92.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 9.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
−9%since 2019
from 35.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 86.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 66.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2019
from 38.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 52.0% in 2019
Female
49.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 48.0% in 2019
Foreign born
6.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 11.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midland, North Carolina?

Midland, North Carolina has about 4,684 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Midland, North Carolina earns about $73,897 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 $244,100, and the typical rent is about $864 a month.

How educated are people in Midland, North Carolina?

About 31.1% 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 5.5% of people in Midland, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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