Midland Authority

Midland is a upper-middle-income small city of 136,640.

Midland, Texas

Midland is one of Texas's mid-sized cities, with 136,640 residents in Martin County, Texas. Median household income is $89,585.

Definition and scope

Located in Martin County, Texas, Midland operates within Texas's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 11 and is part of the Midland, TX metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Midland has approximately 136,640 residents. The median age is 31.5 years. Roughly 65% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $319,200.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 41.3%
• Black or African American: 7.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 45.9%
• Asian: 2.6%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Midland is $89,585. Poverty rate stands at 12.4%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.5%. Educational attainment: 33.7% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Midland:

• Public schools: 50
• Public libraries: 3
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Midland is Midland Airpark. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Midland County Courthouse.

Geography and climate

Midland sits at an elevation of 2,786 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 8b.

References

• Texas State Authority — state-level reference for Texas.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.