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Midway

North Carolina · 5,104 residents (2025 est.) · 7.801 sq mi
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Midway has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,446. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $274,100. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% 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
4,897
+1%since 2023
from 4,826 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
628 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 619 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
48.3
+6%since 2023
from 45.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,104 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K200920202024Midway
20245K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,446
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $75,208 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,532
+1%since 2023
from $34,139 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
+4%since 2023
from 0.334 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$274,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $250,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$778
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $649 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 85.4% in 2023
10.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
−1%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(3,932)
Black13.2%(639)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(213)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(42)
Diversity Score39.6%(1,910)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(4,024)
Black12.3%(603)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(211)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(59)
Diversity Score38.4%(1,883)
Diversity Score
38
−3%since 2023
from 40 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 91.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
−6%since 2023
from 22.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 73.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% 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
7.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 63.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 32.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
Female
50.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
Foreign born
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 90.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midway, North Carolina?

Midway, North Carolina has about 4,897 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Midway, North Carolina earns about $83,446 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Midway, North Carolina expensive?

In Midway, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $274,100, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in Midway, North Carolina?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Midway, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Midway, North Carolina?

About 5.0% of people in Midway, 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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