Population 83,757 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Midland County
Household size in Midland County
| Period | Midland County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in Midland County has 2.42 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.48 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Midland County
| Period | Midland County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.8 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.5 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Midland County is 42.5 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.9, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Midland County
| Period | Midland County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Midland County: 7.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Midland County
Renters in Midland County
| Period | Midland County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.4% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Midland County is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (44.9%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Midland County
| Period | Midland County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Midland County than nationally: 6.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of Michigan's 83 counties, only seven have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Midland County
| Period | Midland County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +6 |
The typical home in Midland County was built around 1977, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in Michigan overall, where the median home dates to 1972. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Midland County
| Period | Midland County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $729 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $761 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $867 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,057 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$328 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Midland County costs $1,057 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $328 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Midland County
Bachelor's degrees in Midland County
| Period | Midland County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.7% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.8% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.8% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Midland County as nationally: 36.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in Michigan as a whole (32.7%). The share with a degree has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Midland County
| Period | Midland County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.5% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.0% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.3% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Midland County: 95.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Michigan's 83 counties, only six have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Midland County
| Period | Midland County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Midland County than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Midland County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland County | 2.42 | 42.5 | 7.7% | 21.9% | 6.5% | 1977 | $1,057 | 36.8% | 95.6% | 4.4% |
| Bay County | 2.30 | 45.2 | 10.7% | 23.0% | 8.5% | 1963 | $916 | 22.3% | 91.8% | 4.4% |
| Isabella County | 2.44 | 35.8 | 9.2% | 38.2% | 13.3% | 1982 | $955 | 34.4% | 92.0% | 6.2% |
| Mecosta County | 2.41 | 42.6 | 10.1% | 23.1% | 18.1% | 1979 | $903 | 22.6% | 90.9% | 3.8% |
| Oceana County | 2.55 | 44.5 | 10.8% | 15.5% | 24.8% | 1975 | $827 | 20.6% | 90.2% | 6.4% |
| Sheboygan County | 2.36 | 42.4 | 8.6% | 28.5% | 6.6% | 1968 | $1,009 | 27.5% | 93.4% | 2.8% |
| Fond du Lac County | 2.37 | 42.1 | 8.0% | 29.3% | 6.8% | 1969 | $975 | 22.4% | 92.9% | 3.2% |
| Vernon County | 2.55 | 41.2 | 6.4% | 19.7% | 11.7% | 1975 | $844 | 24.6% | 89.3% | 2.3% |
| Houston County | 2.28 | 45.7 | 7.6% | 16.6% | 7.4% | 1969 | $868 | 30.2% | 95.4% | 1.7% |
| Fillmore County | 2.44 | 43.5 | 6.6% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 1966 | $846 | 24.1% | 93.2% | 2.7% |
| Mower County | 2.59 | 39.3 | 11.4% | 22.4% | 7.5% | 1959 | $953 | 22.3% | 85.4% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Lee County, MS · Rockingham County, NC · Orange County, TX · Northumberland County, PA · Newport County, RI · Nassau County, FL · Muskingum County, OH · Mendocino County, CA · Madison County, KY · Lonoke County, AR
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Midland County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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