Midland County, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 29th-largest in Texas

The population of Midland County, Texas is 171,496 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 29th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $93,984, the median home value is $293,000, and the median age is 32.6.

The population of Midland County has grown 34.0% since 2010 (136,987 → 183,587), a +2.11% annualized rate.

Midland County within Texas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

171,496

Population

+2.11%

Annual growth

190

People / sq mi

$93,984

Median Income

$293,000

Median Home Value

Midland County covers 900 sq mi of land at 190.5 people per square mile.

About Midland County, TX

Age is the most distinctive thing about Midland County: a median age of 32.6, younger than the national median. With 171,496 residents, Midland County is a county in Texas. It ranks #29 among counties in Texas by population.

Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $93,984, putting Midland County near the top of US counties. The poverty rate is 8.0%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $293,000, with typical rent around $1,383.

College attainment is above the local norm at 30.9%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 5.4%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.

Midland County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Midland County had a population of 136,987 in 2010 and 183,587 in 2024, a 34.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 183,587 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.14%.

Midland County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

183,587

Population (2024)

136,987

Population (2010)

183,587

Peak (2024)

2.14%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	136,987	-	-	estimate
2011	140,247	+3,260	+2.38%	estimate
2012	147,365	+7,118	+5.08%	estimate
2013	152,387	+5,022	+3.41%	estimate
2014	156,767	+4,380	+2.87%	estimate
2015	162,381	+5,614	+3.58%	estimate
2016	163,928	+1,547	+0.95%	estimate
2017	165,417	+1,489	+0.91%	estimate
2018	172,537	+7,120	+4.30%	estimate
2019	176,444	+3,907	+2.26%	estimate
2020	170,725	-5,719	-3.24%	estimate
2021	168,629	-2,096	-1.23%	estimate
2022	172,705	+4,076	+2.42%	estimate
2023	178,357	+5,652	+3.27%	estimate
2024	183,587	+5,230	+2.93%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	59.9%
Black or African American	7.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

32.6

Median Age

49.1%

Female

50.9%

Male

10.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

8.4%

5–9

8.6%

10–14

7.7%

15–19

6.6%

20–24

5.9%

25–34

16.9%

35–44

15.3%

45–54

10.1%

55–59

5.2%

60–64

4.6%

65–74

6.5%

75–84

2.7%

85+

1.4%

Children (under 15): 24.7% · Seniors (65+): 10.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$93,984+$17,692 vs state
Mean household income	$126,452
Per-capita income	$48,908
Poverty rate	8.0%-2.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.6%
Employment-to-population	67.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Agriculture

19.4%

Professional & business services

17.1%

Finance & real estate

8.5%

Construction

7.4%

Retail trade

6.9%

Education & health care

6.3%

Manufacturing

5.9%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.4%

The largest employment sector in Midland County is agriculture, accounting for 19.4% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

1.0%

Carpool

79.7%

Public transit

5.4%

Work from home

21.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$293,000+$32,600 vs state

Median home value

$1,383

Median rent

68.2%

Homeownership rate

71,565

Total housing units

93.7%

Occupied

6.3%

Vacant

31.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

84.7%

With health insurance

96.7%

With broadband internet

20.5%

Foreign-born

4.8%

Veterans (18+)

11.0%

With a disability

68.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

86.2%

High School+

30.9%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Midland County, Texas has a population of 171,496 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 29th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 190 people per square mile.

The population of Midland County has grown 34.0% since 2010 (136,987 → 183,587), a +2.11% annualized rate.

The median household income in Midland County, Texas is $93,984, with mean (average) household income of $126,452 and per-capita income of $48,908. 8.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Midland County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (59.9%), Black or African American (7.2%), Hispanic or Latino (2.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Midland County, Texas is 32.6 years. Residents are 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

The median home value in Midland County is $293,000 and median monthly rent is $1,383. 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 71,565 total housing units, 6.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Midland County, Texas is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 19.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

Houston is among the largest cities associated with Midland County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.