As of 2024 the population of Midland is 137,534. The population is expected to grow to 143,053 by 2029 - a growth rate of 0.79%.
The median age of Midland residents is 34.
The diversity index of Midland is 81.2, 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 is $126,701 and projected to be $144,065 in 2029. Per capita income is $46,805, projected to be $54,348 in 2029. 5.63% of households – 7,739 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,174,497 and the average disposable income is $95,412.
There are 59,108 housing units in Midland; 33,380 are owner-occupied, 17,373 are rented, and 8,355 are vacant. The average home value is $363,489, with 12,062 homes built in 2010 or later, and 558 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 5,887 businesses in Midland, employing 65,208 workers and pulling from a labor force of 66,887 age 16 and above. 7,240 workers commute into Midland from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
59,376 residents both live and work in/around Midland. The average travel time is 19.9 minutes. 2.98% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.52% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 54,417 drive alone, 7,333 carpool, and 92 take public transportation. 1,305 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 3,740 residents work from home.
19,902 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 8,136 have associates degrees, 22,564 have bachelor’s degrees, and 8,473 hold a graduate or professional degree.
