Midland, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 262, Midland'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

Midland is a small community located in Arkansas, within Sebastian County. The total population is 262. It ranks as the 406th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Midland is 25.9 years. This is 33% lower than the state median of 38.5 years. Only 9.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Midland is $36,461. This is 40% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 55% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.5%. This is 41% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Midland, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $64,300. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Midland is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 42.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Midland is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

3.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 87% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Midland, Arkansas 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 Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.