Midland County, MI

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2023 Population

83,641

0.165% 1-year growth

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

41.8

0.24% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

10.9%

7.55% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$77,538

5.29% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$184,300

7.4% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

38,346

0.503% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Midland County, MI had a population of 83.6k people with a median age of 41.8 and a median household income of $77,538. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Midland County, MI grew from 83,503 to 83,641, a 0.165% increase and its median household income grew from $73,643 to $77,538, a 5.29% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Midland County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.17%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.36%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.12%).

None of the households in Midland County, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Midland County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Midland County, MI are Northwood University (841 degrees awarded in 2022) and Ross Medical Education Center-Midland (88 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Midland County, MI was $184,300, and the homeownership rate was 78.2%.

Most people in Midland County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Midland County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Midland County, MI borders Bay County, MI, Clare County, MI, Gladwin County, MI, Gratiot County, MI, Isabella County, MI, and Saginaw County, MI.

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Population & Diversity

Midland County, MI is home to a population of 83.6k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.09% of Midland County, MI residents were born outside of the country (2.59k people).

In 2023, there were 30.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (75.1k people) in Midland County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.43k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.81k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2023 Citizenship

98.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99% of Midland County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Midland County, MI was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Midland County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Midland County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
75.1k ± 263
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.43k ± 388
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.81k ± 195

3.33%

Hispanic Population

2.78k people

3.33% of the people in Midland County, MI are hispanic (2.78k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Midland County, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
79,402 ± 6,891 people
India
76,527 ± 6,766 people
Iraq
57,451 ± 5,868 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,402 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,527 and Iraq with 57,451.

Foreign-Born Population

3.09%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.59k people

2.99%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.5k people

As of 2023, 3.09% of Midland County, MI residents (2.59k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Midland County, MI was 2.99%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Midland County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,329 ± 214
Gulf War (2001-)
1,054 ± 215
Gulf War (1990s)
490 ± 118

Midland County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.26 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Midland County, MI employs 38.3k people. The largest industries in Midland County, MI are Manufacturing (7,242 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,346 people), and Retail Trade (3,873 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($98,393), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($97,614), and Manufacturing ($78,903).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,244. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

38.3k

2023 Value

± 1,284

0.503%

1 Year growth

± 4.68%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Midland County, MI grew at a rate of 0.503%, from 38.2k employees to 38.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Midland County, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,190 people), Management Occupations (4,083 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,460 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Midland County, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

38.3k

2023 Value

± 1,284

0.503%

1 Year growth

± 4.68%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Midland County, MI grew at a rate of 0.503%, from 38.2k employees to 38.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Midland County, MI, are Manufacturing (7,242 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,346 people), and Retail Trade (3,873 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Midland County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Midland County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,552

Median earning men ± $1,989

$39,445

Median earning women ± $2,984

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($79,018), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,828), and Information ($70,652).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($78,214), Wholesale Trade ($60,625), and Construction ($58,971).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Y-Axis

2.16%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

178
Health Care and Social Assistance
125
Other Services (except Public Administration)
115
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$596k
Manufacturing
$516k
Management of Companies and Enterprises
$438k
Health Care and Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Midland County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 56.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.43%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.43%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Midland County, MI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Elissa Slotkin

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Midland County, MI awarded 929 degrees. The student population of Midland County, MI in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 1,372 male students and 903 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Midland County, MI are White (658 and 72.1%), followed by Unknown (76 and 8.33%), Black or African American (71 and 7.79%), and Hispanic or Latino (54 and 5.92%).

The largest universities in Midland County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Northwood University (841 and 90.5%) and Ross Medical Education Center-Midland (88 and 9.47%).

The most popular majors in Midland County, MI are General Business Administration & Management (443 and 47.7%), Accounting (96 and 10.3%), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (53 and 5.71%).

The median tuition cost in Midland County, MI for private four year colleges is $30,020.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Midland County, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 2,275 (60.3% men and 39.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 2,275 students enrolled in Midland County, MI, 60.3% men and 39.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,553 records, of which 41.7% were women and 58.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Accounting
96 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
53 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
294 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Midland County, MI was Accounting with 96 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Midland County, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northwood University
841 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center-Midland
88 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwood University with 841 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 454 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Midland County, MI, which is 0.956 times less than the 475 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 658 degrees mean that there were 8.66 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 76 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($30,020) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,580) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,240) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Measure

In 2022, 0.784% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.92M), and Bachelors Degree (1.42M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Midland County, MI was $184,300 in 2023, which is 0.607 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $171,600 to $184,300, a 7.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Midland County, MI is 78.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Midland County, MI have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Midland County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Midland County, MI is $77,538. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Midland County, MI was Census Tract 2912 with a value of $115,675, followed by Census Tract 2910 and Census Tract 2903, with respective values of $101,063 and $98,419.

In 2023, 10.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Midland County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.37%.

Housing

Property

$184,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,068

$27,079

Median Property Taxes

±$965

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Midland County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Midland County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

78.2%

Homeownership

2023

60.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 78.2% of the housing units in Midland County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Midland County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2912
Census Tract 2910
Census Tract 2903

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Midland County, MI was Census Tract 2912 with a value of $115,675, followed by Census Tract 2910 and Census Tract 2903, with respective values of $101,063 and $98,419.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Midland County, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$77,538

Median Household Income

± $2,803

34.6k

Number of Households

± 1,212

In 2023, the median household income of the 34.6k households in Midland County, MI grew to $77,538 from the previous year's value of $73,643.

The following chart displays the households in Midland County, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Midland County, MI is from Michigan.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2022, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.473% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79%)
Worked At Home (10.9%)
Carpooled (7.62%)

In 2023, 79% of workers in Midland County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.9%) and those who carpooled to work (7.62%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Midland County, MI have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.86% of the workforce in Midland County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Midland County, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Midland County, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Midland County, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 10.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Midland County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.37%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Midland County, MI (8.99k out of 82.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Midland County, MI is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 13.2% of the children was living in poverty in Midland County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.2% of the population of Midland County, MI has health coverage, with 51.6% on employee plans, 15.1% on Medicaid, 15.5% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 1.1% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Midland County, MI see 948 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.24% decrease from the previous year (990 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1368 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 323 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

948 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Midland County, MI

Primary care physicians in Midland County, MI see an average of 948 patients per year. This represents a 4.24% decrease from the previous year (990 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Midland County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.5% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.85%

Uninsured

51.6%

Employer Coverage

15.1%

Medicaid

15.5%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

1.1%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Midland County, MI declined by 0.983% from 3.88% to 3.85%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Midland County, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 28.2 in Midland County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Midland County, MI.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.5% in Midland County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Midland County, MI.