Midland County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Midland County, Michigan has a population of 83,757, the 24th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $77,705 and the median home value is $195,400. The poverty rate is 10.7%.

Midland County Quick Facts

Population 83,757

Median Household Income $77,70590% MOE ±$2,331

Median Home Value $195,40090% MOE ±$5,906

Poverty Rate 10.7%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.4%90% MOE ±0.7 pts

Median Age 41.8 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 78.1%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 36.5%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 95.5%

Cities/Places 3

Population 83,757 24th of 83

Median Income $77,705 7% higher than state

Poverty Rate 10.7%

Unemployment 4.4%

How Midland County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	83,355	83,757	+0.5%
Median household income	$77,073	$77,705	No clear change (+0.8%)
Median home value¹	$174,391	$195,400	+12.0%
Median gross rent	$956	$1,016	+6.2%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Midland

$77,705

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Midland

$195,400

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.1%

$25K-$50K 17.0%

$50K-$100K 28.3%

$100K+ 38.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.8%

$10K-$15K

3.4%

$15K-$20K

3.2%

$20K-$25K

4.8%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

3.4%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

5.8%

$60K-$75K

9.2%

$75K-$100K

13.2%

$100K-$125K

10.2%

$125K-$150K

6.7%

$150K-$200K

10.4%

$200K+

11.3%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

59.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.1%

Renter 21.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,016/mo 15.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.9%

18-34

19.9%

35-54

24.8%

55-74

25.7%

75+

8.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Midland County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Midland	42,724	$73,325	10.3%	$203,900
Coleman	1,206	$47,868	22.3%	$103,500
Sanford	716	$68,000	9.5%	$175,600

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Population Overview

Midland County is located in Michigan with a total population of 83,757. It is the 24th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Midland County is 41.8 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Midland County is $77,705. This is 7% higher than the state median of $72,875. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.7%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $195,400. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Midland County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Midland County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.4%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 13.1%.

Education

36.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Midland County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Michigan and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Midland County, Michigan?

Midland County has a population of 83,757, making it the 24th most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Midland County?

The median household income in Midland County is $77,705 with a poverty rate of 10.7%.

How many cities are in Midland County, Michigan?

Midland County contains 3 Census-designated places.