As of 2024 the population of Midland County is 178,030. The population is expected to grow to 185,721 by 2029 - a growth rate of 0.85%.
The median age of Midland County residents is 34.
The diversity index of Midland County is 81.1, 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.
The average household income in Midland County is $127,236 and projected to be $144,679 in 2029. Per capita income is $46,230, projected to be $53,656 in 2029. 5.7% of households – 10,139 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,198,355 and the average disposable income is $95,729.
There are 75,611 housing units in Midland County; 43,484 are owner-occupied, 21,146 are rented, and 10,981 are vacant. The average home value is $358,873, with 17,054 homes built in 2010 or later, and 729 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 7,552 businesses in Midland County, employing 89,067 workers and pulling from a labor force of 85,072 age 16 and above. 11,538 workers commute into Midland County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
72,901 residents both live and work in/around Midland County. The average travel time is 21.0 minutes. 3.53% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.03% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 68,767 drive alone, 9,464 carpool, and 92 take public transportation. 2,072 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 4,677 residents work from home.
27,094 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 10,167 have associates degrees, 26,266 have bachelor’s degrees, and 11,097 hold a graduate or professional degree.
