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Midway

New Mexico · 541 residents · 2.485 sq mi
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Midway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,258. Population has declined 5% since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $178,400. With a median age of 55.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% 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
541
−5%since 2023
from 571 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
218 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 230 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
55.0
+1%since 2023
from 54.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4746758771K1K201020202024Midway
2024541
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,258
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $37,955 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,622
+20%since 2023
from $21,302 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
−1%since 2023
from 0.403 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance20.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade17%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing16.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services13.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction10.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $176,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2023
from 59.4% in 2023
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
25.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
−13%since 2023
from 4.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic37.3%(213)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino62.7%(358)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.5%(334)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.3%(234)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino56.7%(307)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.4%(332)
Diversity Score
61
+5%since 2023
from 58 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 87.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+30%since 2023
from 18.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.4%
+16.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 46.1% in 2023
Female
57.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 53.9% in 2023
Foreign born
9.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2023
from 24.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 72.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2023
from 67.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
42.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 32.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midway, New Mexico?

Midway, New Mexico has about 541 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Midway, New Mexico?

The typical household in Midway, New Mexico earns about $44,258 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Midway, New Mexico expensive?

In Midway, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $178,400.

How educated are people in Midway, New Mexico?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Midway, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Midway, New Mexico?

About 20.7% of people in Midway, New Mexico 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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