Community Profiles
The peace and tranquility that made Midland City, Alabama, an excellent place to live and raise a family in 1890 still exists today. Midland City is the home of Wallace Community College.
As of 2024 the population of Midland City is 2,396. The population is expected to grow to 2,520 by 2029 - a growth rate of 1.01%.
The median age of Midland City residents is 37.
The diversity index of Midland City is 57.4, meaning that there is a 57% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Midland City is $59,955 and projected to be $68,924 in 2029. Per capita income is $25,573, projected to be $30,031 in 2029. 1.71% of households – 41 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $416,285 and the average disposable income is $46,715.
There are 1,113 housing units in Midland City; 538 are owner-occupied, 484 are rented, and 91 are vacant. The average home value is $166,543, with 65 homes built in 2010 or later, and 25 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 67 businesses in Midland City, employing 1,437 workers and pulling from a labor force of 868 age 16 and above. 601 workers commute into Midland City from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
212 residents both live and work in/around Midland City. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 25% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 10.38% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 768 drive alone, 67 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 23 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 10 residents work from home.
556 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 217 have associates degrees, 222 have bachelor’s degrees, and 32 hold a graduate or professional degree.
