Welcome to Midland County

Midland County

Midland County

“Growing in a Sustainable Way”

  • Population: 169,983; (2020 Census)
  • County seat: Midland
  • Midland County was formed in March 1885. Midland was so named because it is midway between Fort Worth and El Paso on the Texas and Pacific Railway, and other towns named Midway already existed. 
  • Midland County is included in the Midland, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), as well as the Midland-Odessa Combined Statistical Area.

American Community Survey 5-Year Data Profile

Major Towns/Cities

School Districts

Midland County Resources

Population Demographics

As of 2025 the population of Midland County is 179,388. The population is expected to grow to 188,308 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.98%.

The median age of Midland County residents is 34.

The diversity index of Midland County is 81.4, meaning that there is a 81% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Midland County is $127,733 and projected to be $139,880 in 2030. Per capita income is $47,116, projected to be $52,489 in 2030. 5.73% of households – 10,285 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,208,770 and the average disposable income is $98,582.

There are 77,139 housing units in Midland County; 44,341 are owner-occupied, 21,716 are rented, and 11,082 are vacant. The average home value is $379,892, with 19,238 homes built in 2010 or later, and 834 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 7,503 businesses in Midland County, employing 87,470 workers and pulling from a labor force of 84,538 age 16 and above. 10,247 workers commute into Midland County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

73,786 residents both live and work in/around Midland County. The average travel time is 21.5 minutes. 3.65% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.86% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 67,399 drive alone, 10,166 carpool, and 267 take public transportation. 2,181 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 4,525 residents work from home.

27,966 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 11,325 have associates degrees, 26,434 have bachelor’s degrees, and 12,248 hold a graduate or professional degree.