Midland: Demographics & People
Census counts 136,640 people in Midland, in 53,414 households. Population grew 2.0% from 133,998 (2022) to 136,640 (2024). Median age 31.5 years. (1.3y younger than Midland County; 3.0y younger than Texas). Children under 18 are 30% of the population. Population is 46% Hispanic or Latino and 41% White (non-Hispanic). 66% of households are family-led. County health: 39% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Texas avg 2.7).
- 34% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Texas 35%).
- 66 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Texas 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 2.0% from 133,998 (2022) to 136,640 (2024) — about 3.3× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~139,345 (extrapolated at 1.0%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 143,001.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 5,237 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 2.0% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 133,998 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 136,640 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 136,640 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Population Estimate | 143,001 |
| Population Note | Census Place population (132,524) covers all 2 counties, not just Martin County |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 31.5y is 7.4 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 30% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 31.5 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 29.8% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 136,640 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 40,713 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 36,186.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 45,894.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 13,847 |
| Population under 18 | 40,713 |
| Median age | 31.5 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 136,640 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 78,735 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 11,485 |
| Asian residents | 2,812 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 59,306 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 47.2% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | moderately diverse |
| Asian population | 2.6% (vs Texas 3.7%) |
| Black population | 7.4% (vs Texas 9.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 45.9% (vs Texas 36.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 41.3% (vs Texas 36.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.1% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 13% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 91,406 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 25,690 |
| Share born in this state | 66.9% |
| Share born in another state | 33.1% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 18.8% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizens | 13.2% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 18,731 |
| From Europe | 384 |
| From Africa | 2,468 |
| Census Foreign Born · Caribbean | 156 |
Households & Family Composition
53,414 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 66% are family households — near the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 34,346 families, 41% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 39,250 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 34,346 |
| Married couples with children | 13,922 |
| Single-parent households | 2,152 |
| Average household size | 2.51 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 11.4% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 2,598 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 924 |
| Family households | 35,362 households (at Texas median) |
| Households that are families | 66.2% (vs Texas 65.3%) |
| Total households | 53,414 households (vs Texas 51,915) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 16.3% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%.
| Moved within the county (past year) | 16.3% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 4,966 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 4,970 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -4 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 6,780 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 5.2% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 1,737 residents live in group quarters (1.3% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 1,737 |
|---|
Other
| Census Counties | Martin County, Midland County |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · District | 11 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 48317 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 48 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 317 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Martin |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 38.3% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 28.50 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 50.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 48317 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Martin County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Small metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 136 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 48317 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Martin County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 39.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 32.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 31.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 5,771 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 50 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 43 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 29.8% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 136,640, growing, young professional, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 136,640 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Town Summary · County | Martin County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade