Midland County, Michigan Demographics 2026

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.