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 2025 the population of Midland City is 2,225. The population is expected to grow to 2,243 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.16%.
The median age of Midland City residents is 37.
The diversity index of Midland City is 57.9, meaning that there is a 58% 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 $55,979 and projected to be $61,150 in 2030. Per capita income is $24,379, projected to be $27,072 in 2030. 1.26% of households – 28 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $307,535 and the average disposable income is $44,062.
There are 1,048 housing units in Midland City; 508 are owner-occupied, 461 are rented, and 79 are vacant. The average home value is $195,576, with 101 homes built in 2010 or later, and 32 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 67 businesses in Midland City, employing 1,425 workers and pulling from a labor force of 910 age 16 and above. 595 workers commute into Midland City from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
235 residents both live and work in/around Midland City. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 8.94% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 7.66% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 796 drive alone, 78 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 13 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 23 residents work from home.
489 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 204 have associates degrees, 195 have bachelor’s degrees, and 42 hold a graduate or professional degree.
