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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Midland Metro

Midland, TX · 2 counties · 175,220 residents · 1,815.314 sq mi
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Midland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,822. Population has grown 45% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $230,585. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 126%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
175,220
+45%since 2000
from 120,755 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
97 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.3
−2%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
105K125K146K166K187K1990201020202024Midland
2024180K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,822
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,797 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,232
+99%since 2000
from $20,183 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.4%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing18.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,585
+126%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,230
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
31.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+59%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(74,711)
Black6.6%(8,014)
Hispanic / Latino29.5%(35,601)
Asian0.9%(1,048)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.3%(77,703)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(79,267)
Black6%(10,546)
Hispanic / Latino43.1%(75,586)
Asian2.2%(3,900)
Other2%(3,465)
Diversity Score74.2%(129,977)
Segregation Score38.4%(67,333)
Diversity Score
74
+15%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+63%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.8%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
13.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−61.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

MidlandCENTRAL147,615
What's inside

2 component counties

Midland CountyCENTRAL187,855Martin County5,284
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midland, TX?

Midland, TX has about 175,220 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Midland, TX?

The typical household in Midland, TX earns about $82,822 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Midland, TX expensive?

In Midland, TX, the median home is worth about $230,585, and the typical rent is about $1,230 a month.

How educated are people in Midland, TX?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in Midland, TX hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Midland, TX?

About 9.8% of people in Midland, TX live below the federal poverty line.

Has Midland, TX grown since 1990?

Yes, Midland, TX has grown since 1990. The population has added about 63,653 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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