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Midland

Texas · 132,524 residents · 75.982 sq mi
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Midland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,616. Population has grown 40% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $238,000. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 122%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
132,524
+40%since 2000
from 94,996 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,744 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 1,250 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.3
−2%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
85K99K114K129K143K1990201020202024Midland
2024137K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,616
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,320 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,077
+97%since 2000
from $20,884 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.7%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing18.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,000
+122%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,256
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
33.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+57%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(57,603)
Black8.2%(7,811)
Hispanic / Latino29%(27,543)
Asian1%(928)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.3%(62,991)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.9%(59,453)
Black7.5%(9,913)
Hispanic / Latino41.6%(55,161)
Asian2.6%(3,422)
Other2.1%(2,836)
Diversity Score76.1%(100,812)
Diversity Score
76
+15%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+68%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
14.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.3%
−61.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midland, Texas?

Midland, Texas has about 132,524 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Midland, Texas?

The typical household in Midland, Texas earns about $83,616 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Midland, Texas expensive?

In Midland, Texas, the median home is worth about $238,000, and the typical rent is about $1,256 a month.

How educated are people in Midland, Texas?

About 29.2% of adults age 25 and over in Midland, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Midland, Texas?

About 9.4% of people in Midland, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Midland, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Midland, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 43,081 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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