Midway (Seminole County), Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Midway (Seminole County) is a small community located in Florida, within Seminole County. The total population is 1,407. It ranks as the 737th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Midway (Seminole County) is 40.1 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 42.6 years. 11.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Midway (Seminole County) is $60,714. This is 19% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.2%. This is 37% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $236,700. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Midway (Seminole County) is Black or African American, making up 63.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 22.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (14.0%) is well below the state average of 50.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (63.4% vs 14.6%).

Education

8.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Midway (Seminole County), Florida 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 Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.