Midland County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Midland County, Texas has a population of 174,801, the 29th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $92,874 and the median home value is $312,700. The poverty rate is 11.3%.

Midland County Quick Facts

Population 174,801

Median Household Income $92,87490% MOE ±$5,211

Median Home Value $312,70090% MOE ±$9,778

Poverty Rate 11.3%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.4%90% MOE ±0.9 pts

Median Age 32.8 years90% MOE ±0.3 years

Homeownership Rate 67.6%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 31.0%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 85.5%

Cities/Places 2

Population 174,801 29th of 254

Median Income $92,874 18% higher than state

Poverty Rate 11.3%

Unemployment 3.4%

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	168,167	174,801	+3.9%
Median household income	$97,744	$92,874	No clear change (-5.0%)
Median home value¹	$262,264	$312,700	+19.2%
Median gross rent	$1,568	$1,407	-10.3%

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

$92,874

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Midland

$312,700

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.4%

$25K-$50K 14.4%

$50K-$100K 26.6%

$100K+ 46.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.4%

$10K-$15K

2.3%

$15K-$20K

2.2%

$20K-$25K

2.5%

$25K-$30K

2.2%

$30K-$35K

3.3%

$35K-$40K

2.5%

$40K-$45K

3.7%

$45K-$50K

2.7%

$50K-$60K

6.3%

$60K-$75K

9.2%

$75K-$100K

11.2%

$100K-$125K

10.7%

$125K-$150K

7.7%

$150K-$200K

10.3%

$200K+

17.7%

Employment

3.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

70.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.6%

Renter 32.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,407/mo 18.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

29.1%

18-34

24.8%

35-54

26.0%

55-74

15.9%

75+

4.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Midland County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Midland	136,640	$89,585	12.4%	$319,200
Odessa	115,322	$73,472	16.2%	$223,100

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Population Overview

Midland County is located in Texas with a total population of 174,801. It is the 29th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Midland County is 32.8 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 29.1% of the population under 18, Midland County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Midland County is $92,874. This is 18% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 15% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $312,700. Housing costs are 10% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 67.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Midland County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 46.0% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 42.3%. The Asian population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

31.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.5%.

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 Texas 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, Texas?

Midland County has a population of 174,801, making it the 29th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Midland County?

The median household income in Midland County is $92,874 with a poverty rate of 11.3%.

How many cities are in Midland County, Texas?

Midland County contains 2 Census-designated places.