Midway, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 503, Midway's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Midway is a small community located in Alabama, within Bullock County. The total population is 503. It ranks as the 419th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Midway is 47.3 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. Only 4.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Midway is $61,893. This is 3% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 31.7%. This is 574% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $121,400. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Midway is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 50.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% lower than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Midway is Black or African American, making up 82.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 7.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (7.0%) is well below the state average of 63.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (82.5% vs 25.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 5.6%.

Education

10.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 64% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 75.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Midway, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.