Census ACS · #257 MSA
Midland Metro Area
The Midland, Tx Metropolitan Statistical Area has 176,726 residents. The median household income is $93,442 and the median home value is $290,300.
176,726
Population
97
People / sq mi
$93,442
Median Income
$290,300
Median Home Value
The Midland CBSA covers 1,815 sq mi of land at 97.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
Economy & Income
$93,442
Median Household Income
$48,843
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Midland metro's price level is 95.8 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 4.2% lower the US average. The local median income of $93,442 has the buying power of $97,556 in average-priced US metros.
95.8
Price Level (US = 100)
$97,556
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$93,442
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$290,300
Median Home Value
$1,377
Median Rent
68.2%
Homeownership
Education
86.2%
High School+
30.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
5.2%
Work From Home
21.5 min
Avg Commute
20.3%
Foreign Born
Midland spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Midland, Tx Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 176,726 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #257 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Midland metro area is $93,442, with a per capita income of $48,843.
The Midland, Tx CBSA spans the state of Texas.
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Data for the Midland, Tx CBSA (33260) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.