Central Heights-Midland City, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Central Heights-Midland City is a small community located in Arizona, within Gila County. The total population is 2,909. It ranks as the 132nd most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Central Heights-Midland City is 37.6 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 31.7% of the population under 18, Central Heights-Midland City has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Central Heights-Midland City is $61,400. This is 23% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.5%. This is 80% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 11.9%. This is 133% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $120,600. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $394,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Central Heights-Midland City is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Central Heights-Midland City is White (non-Hispanic), making up 52.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 40.6%.

Education

2.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 93% lower than the state rate of 33.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Central Heights-Midland City, Arizona 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 Arizona state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 441 Census-designated places in Arizona. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.