Population 2,293 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Midland
Household size in Midland
| Period | Midland | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.18 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.25 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Midland has 2.43 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in the wider Pittsburgh area, where it has 2.30 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.18, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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
| Period | Midland | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.1 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.2 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.6 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.6 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.5 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.6, Midland is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees.
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
| Period | Midland | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.4% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.7 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Midland as they are nationally: 10.8%, against 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in the Pittsburgh area as a whole (8.8%).
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
Renters in Midland
| Period | Midland | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.6% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.9% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.5% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.8% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Midland than nationally: 40.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 37.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally.
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
| Period | Midland | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Midland: 16.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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
| Period | Midland | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1940 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1941 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1944 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Midland is a place of older homes: half were built before 1944, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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
| Period | Midland | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $427 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $531 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $596 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $855 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$428 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Midland costs $855 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 24.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Midland
| Period | Midland | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Midland: 18.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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
| Period | Midland | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.9% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.4% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.1% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Midland is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The Pittsburgh area as a whole looks much the same.
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
| Period | Midland | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Midland than nationally: unemployment was 4.0%, against 5.4%. 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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland | 2.43 | 45.6 | 10.8% | 40.8% | 16.6% | 1944 | $855 | 18.3% | 94.1% | 4.0% |
| Glasgow | 2.77 | 30.7 | 21.8% | 32.5% | 11.2% | 1972 | $1,647 | 19.9% | 98.5% | 0.0% |
| Industry | 2.41 | 43.0 | 10.5% | 13.4% | 8.5% | 1958 | $1,452 | 22.0% | 94.4% | 5.9% |
| Ohioville | 2.57 | 45.3 | 10.4% | 16.0% | 7.3% | 1968 | $1,324 | 18.4% | 95.1% | 3.1% |
| Shippingport | 2.44 | 45.4 | 8.4% | 9.5% | 7.9% | 1967 | $1,392 | 24.6% | 94.1% | 5.4% |
| Ohioview | 2.42 | 45.4 | 8.6% | 15.6% | 2.9% | 1964 | $1,262 | 36.0% | 96.6% | 5.8% |
| Lawrenceville | 2.13 | 38.4 | 4.5% | 20.1% | 9.6% | 1972 | $636 | 23.4% | 87.6% | 0.0% |
| Hookstown | 2.49 | 48.3 | 6.4% | 14.6% | 6.3% | 1972 | $1,443 | 23.9% | 96.1% | 4.4% |
| Chester | 2.05 | 44.9 | 10.0% | 24.8% | 9.2% | 1954 | $818 | 19.1% | 86.4% | 7.9% |
| Georgetown | 2.74 | 47.5 | 8.5% | 11.2% | 2.2% | 1979 | $1,161 | 19.5% | 94.1% | 3.7% |
| East Liverpool | 2.39 | 43.5 | 14.0% | 31.7% | 13.4% | 1958 | $793 | 15.2% | 89.6% | 6.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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. 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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