As of 2026 the population of Midland County is 181,693. The population is expected to grow to 191,232 by 2031 - a growth rate of 1.03%.
The median age of Midland County residents is 34.
The diversity index of Midland County is 81.7, meaning that there is a 82% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Midland County is $138,924 and projected to be $157,032 in 2031. Per capita income is $51,403, projected to be $58,952 in 2031. 7.3% of households – 13,267 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,342,474 and the average disposable income is $106,733.
There are 78,005 housing units in Midland County; 44,543 are owner-occupied, 22,314 are rented, and 11,148 are vacant. The average home value is $389,262, with 21,962 homes built in 2010 or later, and 709 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 7,527 businesses in Midland County, employing 85,484 workers and pulling from a labor force of 85,979 age 16 and above. 11,004 workers commute into Midland County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
74,591 residents both live and work in/around Midland County. The average travel time is 21.7 minutes. 3.73% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.69% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 68,588 drive alone, 10,352 carpool, and 196 take public transportation. 2,221 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 4,549 residents work from home.
29,498 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 11,096 have associates degrees, 27,565 have bachelor’s degrees, and 12,236 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
