As of 2026 the population of Midland is 140,028. The population is expected to grow to 146,820 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.95%.
The median age of Midland residents is 34.
The diversity index of Midland is 81.8, 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 is $139,574 and projected to be $157,481 in 2031. Per capita income is $52,502, projected to be $60,118 in 2031. 7.35% of households – 10,287 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,342,841 and the average disposable income is $107,020.
There are 60,786 housing units in Midland; 33,938 are owner-occupied, 18,425 are rented, and 8,423 are vacant. The average home value is $391,550, with 16,227 homes built in 2010 or later, and 621 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 5,871 businesses in Midland, employing 63,073 workers and pulling from a labor force of 66,410 age 16 and above. 7,352 workers commute into Midland from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
58,927 residents both live and work in/around Midland. The average travel time is 20.1 minutes. 2.41% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.76% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 52,664 drive alone, 8,039 carpool, and 196 take public transportation. 1,330 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 4,108 residents work from home.
21,451 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 8,798 have associates degrees, 23,582 have bachelor’s degrees, and 9,195 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
