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Midway

North Carolina · 4,742 residents · 7.801 sq mi
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Midway has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,382. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $168,400. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
4,742
−2%since 2019
from 4,840 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
608 / sq mi
−2%since 2019
from 620 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+13%since 2019
from 40.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K200920202024Midway
20245K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,382
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $58,034 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,271
Unchangedsince 2019
from $28,366 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 37.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $160,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$639
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 82.6% in 2019
17.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+4%since 2019
from 2.8 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(4,117)
Black9.6%(466)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(257)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33%(1,599)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(3,906)
Black7.3%(347)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(290)
Asian0.6%(30)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.6%(1,545)
Diversity Score
33
−1%since 2019
from 33 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 24.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 90.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+2%since 2019
from 22.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 93.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 10.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 65.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 30.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 50.5% in 2019
Female
50.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 49.5% in 2019
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 10.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midway, North Carolina?

Midway, North Carolina has about 4,742 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Midway, North Carolina earns about $58,382 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 $168,400, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Midway, North Carolina?

About 26.3% 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 6.8% 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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