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Midlothian

Texas · 35,125 residents · 63.559 sq mi
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Midlothian is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,603. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 27,645 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $254,100. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. Households here earn about 50% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,125
+370%since 2000
from 7,480 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
553 / sq mi
+370%since 2000
from 118 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+16%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K12K22K32K43K1990201020202024Midlothian
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,603
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,464 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,326
+98%since 2000
from $19,329 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.7%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,100
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,266
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $535 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+48%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(6,153)
Black2.8%(212)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(981)
Asian0.5%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.9%(2,683)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(24,189)
Black9%(3,145)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(5,644)
Asian1.1%(376)
Other4.9%(1,724)
Diversity Score61%(21,428)
Diversity Score
61
+70%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 76.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.8%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midlothian, Texas?

Midlothian, Texas has about 35,125 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Midlothian, Texas?

The typical household in Midlothian, Texas earns about $95,603 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Midlothian, Texas expensive?

In Midlothian, Texas, the median home is worth about $254,100, and the typical rent is about $1,266 a month.

How educated are people in Midlothian, Texas?

About 32.0% of adults age 25 and over in Midlothian, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Midlothian, Texas?

About 6.1% of people in Midlothian, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Midlothian, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Midlothian, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30,051 residents, a change of about 592 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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