Population 11,255 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Midway City
Household size in Midway City
| Period | Midway City | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.28 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.36 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.23 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.90 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.38 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Midway City average 2.90 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Locally, though, the typical household here is smaller than in the Los Angeles area as a whole, where it has 3.01 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.28, a much bigger shift than 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 Midway City
| Period | Midway City | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.0 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.4 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.3 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.7 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.3, Midway City is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.5, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Midway City
| Period | Midway City | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Midway City (10.3%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share fell.
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 Midway City
Renters in Midway City
| Period | Midway City | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.7% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.0% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.4% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 60.0% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +17.3 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Midway City rent: 60.0% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About half of owners (51.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 17.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Midway City
| Period | Midway City | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.1% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Midway City is close to the national rate: 10.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Los Angeles area overall (6.7%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.4 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Midway City
| Period | Midway City | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Midway City run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. Even so, homes here are newer than in the Los Angeles area overall, where the median home dates to 1969. The median year built has moved up from 1968 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 Midway City
| Period | Midway City | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,197 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,277 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,538 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,827 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$631 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Midway City costs $1,827 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the Los Angeles area as a whole ($2,279). Rent has climbed $631 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Midway City
Bachelor's degrees in Midway City
| Period | Midway City | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.4% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.8% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.4% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Midway City: 24.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the north.
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 Midway City
| Period | Midway City | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.3% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.6% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.2% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 75.0% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a quarter of adults in Midway City never finished high school, well above the national share: only 75.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Midway City has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five California cities.
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 Midway City
| Period | Midway City | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Midway City: 7.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.9 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).
Midway City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midway City | 2.90 | 45.3 | 10.3% | 60.0% | 10.0% | 1973 | $1,827 | 24.9% | 75.0% | 7.6% |
| Westminster | 3.30 | 42.8 | 10.8% | 47.1% | 5.4% | 1970 | $2,401 | 26.0% | 77.6% | 6.4% |
| Fountain Valley | 3.03 | 45.2 | 9.0% | 36.2% | 3.7% | 1972 | $2,999 | 45.4% | 90.7% | 5.5% |
| Garden Grove | 3.54 | 40.8 | 12.8% | 46.9% | 4.3% | 1966 | $2,275 | 25.3% | 74.2% | 5.8% |
| Huntington Beach | 2.57 | 44.3 | 8.2% | 44.4% | 6.2% | 1976 | $2,736 | 48.6% | 93.6% | 5.3% |
| Stanton | 3.24 | 40.0 | 12.1% | 50.1% | 5.2% | 1971 | $2,112 | 21.5% | 71.0% | 6.8% |
| Sunset Beach | 1.95 | 49.5 | 4.0% | 53.1% | 32.9% | 1971 | $2,353 | 57.8% | 97.5% | 1.7% |
| Seal Beach | 2.08 | 56.4 | 7.8% | 23.3% | 10.8% | 1966 | $2,654 | 53.5% | 95.9% | 5.4% |
| Santa Ana | 4.01 | 35.2 | 15.6% | 55.1% | 4.3% | 1967 | $2,154 | 17.4% | 66.4% | 4.8% |
| Los Alamitos | 2.68 | 39.3 | 15.6% | 54.4% | 6.5% | 1973 | $2,575 | 44.4% | 95.1% | 8.2% |
| Cypress | 3.07 | 42.5 | 7.3% | 30.9% | 5.2% | 1973 | $2,648 | 50.0% | 92.2% | 5.6% |
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 Midway City. 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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