Demographic Data

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“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

  • Midland – County Seat
  • Greenwood

School Districts

Midland County Resources

Midland County

Population

Total Population

177,977

Population
Growth Rate

1.29%

Median Age

36

Diversity Index

80.500

Housing & Income

Households

63,474

Total Housing Units

73,800


Owner Occupied

44,586

Renter Occupied

18,888

Vacant

10,326

Median Home Value

$284,806


Average Home Value

$334,027

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.44%

Income Projection

Median Household

$94,374 $106,393


Average Household

$126,878 $144,144


Per Capita

$45,290 $51,100

Workforce

Total Businesses

7,675

Total Employed

87,785

Workers 16+

84,426

2022 Construction Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

884

Employed

14,440

2022 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

948

Employed

9,433

2022 HealthCare/Social Assist

cp-industries

Businesses

470

Employed

9,382

2022 Accommodation/Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

516

Employed

7,372

2022 Mining Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

451

Employed

6,756

2022 Food Service/Drinking Estab

cp-industries

Businesses

433

Employed

6,296

Some
High School

9,366

Graduated
High School

24,437

Associates
Degree

10,706

Bachelor's
Degree

26,027

Graduate
Degree

10,045

Average Commute Time

20 min.



Resident Commuters

73,206

Non-Resident Commuters

10,861

Drive Alone

70,017

Carpooled

8,694

Public

133

Work At Home

3,685


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