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Midway

North Carolina · 4,679 residents · 7.801 sq mi
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Midway is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,955. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. Median home value is $152,400. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. Households here earn about 43% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
4,679
+4%since 2009
from 4,504 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
600 / sq mi
+4%since 2009
from 577 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+5%since 2009
from 40.6 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K200920202024Midway
20245K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,955
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $65,606 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,621
+3%since 2009
from $27,902 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $137,200 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$482
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $482 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.7%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+12%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic87%(3,918)
Black10.3%(463)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(59)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(64)
Diversity Score29%(1,308)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(4,061)
Black8.1%(380)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(163)
Asian0.5%(24)
Other2.4%(110)
Diversity Score32.2%(1,505)
Diversity Score
32
+11%since 2009
from 29 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
5.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.2%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midway, North Carolina?

Midway, North Carolina has about 4,679 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Midway, North Carolina earns about $64,955 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 $152,400, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in Midway, North Carolina?

About 19.6% 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 5.9% 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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