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 2026 the population of Midland City is 2,238. The population is expected to shrink to 2,229 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.08%.
The median age of Midland City residents is 35.
The diversity index of Midland City is 58.1, 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 $52,840 and projected to be $60,503 in 2031. Per capita income is $23,044, projected to be $26,981 in 2031. 0.89% of households – 20 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $251,318 and the average disposable income is $40,270.
There are 1,053 housing units in Midland City; 428 are owner-occupied, 548 are rented, and 77 are vacant. The average home value is $166,875, with 104 homes built in 2010 or later, and 27 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 68 businesses in Midland City, employing 1,437 workers and pulling from a labor force of 750 age 16 and above. 552 workers commute into Midland City from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
146 residents both live and work in/around Midland City. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 11.64% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 685 drive alone, 38 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 9 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 18 residents work from home.
646 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 173 have associates degrees, 131 have bachelor’s degrees, and 42 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
