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Midway

New Mexico · 971 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 $24,698. Population has declined 5% since 2011. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $156,100. The poverty rate of 43.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% 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
971
−5%vs 2011
vs 1,025 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
391 / sq mi
−5%vs 2011
vs 412 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+10%vs 2011
vs 34.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
4746758771K1K201020202024Midway
2024541
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,698
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $35,455 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,912
−8%vs 2011
vs $13,009 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
43.9%
+5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
+7%vs 2011
vs 0.371 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing11.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $150,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$719
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $778 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.8%
−42.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.0% in 2011
20.1% rent
Vacancy rate
27.2%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
−8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.0%
+9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.3
+49%vs 2011
vs 4.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic21.5%(220)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino76.5%(784)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(21)
Diversity Score46.1%(472)
2010
White, non-Hispanic30%(291)
Black1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino67.3%(653)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other2.7%(26)
Diversity Score59.2%(575)
Diversity Score
59
+29%vs 2011
vs 46 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
50.4%
+5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+7%vs 2011
vs 21.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.6%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
27.4%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.7%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.2% in 2011
Female
52.0%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.8% in 2011
Foreign born
22.5%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midway, New Mexico?

Midway, New Mexico has about 971 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Midway, New Mexico earns about $24,698 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 $156,100, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Midway, New Mexico?

About 4.5% 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 43.9% of people in Midway, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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