Midland County, Texas

TX · FIPS 48329 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 174,801 #393 / 3,222
88th
Median Household Income $92,874 +23.6% #255 / 3,222
92th
Median Age 32.8 years -15.7% #3,089 / 3,222
4th
Median Home Value $312,700 +10.9% #567 / 3,222
82th
Median Gross Rent $1,407 +21.0% #310 / 3,222
90th
Poverty Rate 11.3% -9.9% #1,105 / 3,222
66th

Demographics

Midland County has a population of 174,801, making it the #393 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.8 years, which is 15.7% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

87.2%
Native Born
12.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Midland County is $92,874, ranking #255 out of 3,222 counties — 23.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.3% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.

Median Household Income
$92,874 +23.6% vs nat'l
Rank #255 of 3,222
92th percentile
Per Capita Income
$49,746 +20.6% vs nat'l
Rank #223 of 3,222
93th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.3% −9.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,105 of 3,222
66th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.3% −36.9% vs nat'l
Rank #884 of 3,222
73th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.0% −7.9% vs nat'l
Rank #698 of 3,222
78th percentile
Mean Commute Time
23.9 min −13.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,155 of 3,222
33th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Midland County is $312,700 (+10.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,407/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.6%.

Median Home Value
$312,700 +10.9% vs nat'l
Rank #567 of 3,222
82th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,407 +21.0% vs nat'l
Rank #310 of 3,222
90th percentile
Homeownership Rate
67.6% +5.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,527 of 3,222
22th percentile
67.6% Homeownership

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Health

85.5% of residents in Midland County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.8% below the national rate.

85.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
85.5% −6.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,841 of 3,222
12th percentile

About Midland County, Texas

Midland County, Texas has a total population of 174,801, making it the 393rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Midland County is 32.8 years, which is 15.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Midland County is $92,874, which ranks #255 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.

The median home value in Midland County is $312,700, 10.9% above the national median. Renters in Midland County pay a median gross rent of $1,407 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Midland County, 31.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.9 min.

Midland County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (42.3%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (6.4%).

All data for Midland County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.