COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Midland County

Texas · 116,009 residents · 900.358 sq mi

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Midland County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,082. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $68,500.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 34.1

US median: 35.2

Average education

25% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

More affordable

home values down 15%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

116,009

+9%since 1990

from 106,611 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

129 / sq mi

+9%since 1990

from 118 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

34.1

+10%since 1990

from 31.1 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024175K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$39,082

−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $31,164 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$20,369

+32%since 1990

from $15,417 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

12.9%

−1.6 ptssince 1990

from 14.5% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$68,500

−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $61,400 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$464

−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $367 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

69.6%

+3.7 ptssince 1990

from 65.9% in 1990

30.4% rent

Afford Score

1.8

−11%since 1990

from 2.0 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic81.7%(87,066)

Black7.8%(8,296)

Hispanic / Latino21%(22,380)

Asian0.9%(919)

Diversity Score63%(67,125)

2000

White, non-Hispanic62.1%(72,015)

Black6.8%(7,940)

Hispanic / Latino29%(33,676)

Asian0.9%(1,040)

Diversity Score64.3%(74,605)

Diversity Score

+2%since 1990

from 63 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

24.8%

−1.5 ptssince 1990

from 26.4% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

79.2%

+2.4 ptssince 1990

from 76.8% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

6.4%

−0.4 ptssince 1990

from 6.9% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

11.9 min

−24%since 1990

from 15.6 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midland County, Texas?

Midland County, Texas has about 116,009 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Midland County, Texas?

The typical household in Midland County, Texas earns about $39,082 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Midland County, Texas expensive?

In Midland County, Texas, the median home is worth about $68,500, and the typical rent is about $464 a month.

How educated are people in Midland County, Texas?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Midland County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Midland County, Texas?

About 12.9% of people in Midland County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Midland County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Midland County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,398 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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