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Midland County, Michigan
Midland County, Michigan. Midland County had 83,754 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.3% since 2020, in line with Michigan (+0.5%). It holds 19 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 16 towns and townships) and 21 census tracts. GEOID 26111.
Midland County is the county of the Midland, MI metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
83,754
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 83,494 · ACS 2020-2024: 83,757
Median household income
$77,705
±$2,331 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$195,400
±$5,906 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,016
±$41 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
How many people live in Midland County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 83,494 residents in Midland County. The Census Bureau estimates 83,754 for July 1, 2025, up 0.3% since 2020, in line with Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 83,757 over 518 square miles of land.
| Measure | Midland County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 83,757 | 10,077,761 | +402 |
| Households | 34,993±412 | 4,076,369 | +794 |
| Average household size | 2.36±0.03 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 37,160±110 | 4,622,236 | +187 |
Midland County's population since 2000
From 82,874 in 2000 to 83,754 in 2025: up 1.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Midland County?
Midland County holds 19 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 16 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Midland with 42,806 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Midland | 42,547 | $73,325 |
|---|---|---|
| Larkin Charter Township | 5,331 | $143,427 |
| Jerome Township | 4,625 | $80,313 |
| Homer Township, Midland County | 3,993 | $117,295 |
| Lee Township, Midland County | 3,985 | $54,144 |
| Ingersoll Township | 2,775 | $99,063 |
| Lincoln Township, Midland County | 2,497 | $91,125 |
| Edenville Township | 2,493 | $70,511 |
| Midland Charter Township | 2,223 | $91,518 |
| Warren Township | 2,040 | $72,750 |
| Mills Township, Midland County | 1,775 | $71,607 |
| Greendale Township | 1,731 | $55,682 |
| Mount Haley Township | 1,609 | $77,361 |
| Hope Township, Midland County | 1,373 | $101,205 |
| Porter Township, Midland County | 1,270 | $76,316 |
| Coleman | 1,262 | $47,868 |
| Geneva Township, Midland County | 1,065 | $61,518 |
| Jasper Township | 1,060 | $80,417 |
| Sanford | 813 | $68,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Midland County?
The median resident of Midland County is 41.8 years old; 20.9% are under 18 and 20.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.4%. 3.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Midland County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8±0.4 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.9% | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.2%±0.1 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4% | 5.9% | +0.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.2%±0.4 pts | 72.4% | −2.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.2%±0.2 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4%±0.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.2%±0.4 pts | 7.2% | −0.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.9%±0.5 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0%±0.7 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 14.7%±0.9 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.2%±0.7 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.5%±0.6 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.6%±1.1 pts | 32.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.7%±1.0 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Midland County earn?
Half of Midland County's 34,993 households earn less than $77,705 a year (±$2,331), against $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $77,072 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Midland County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,705±$2,331 | $72,875 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $104,160±$3,556 | $98,700 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,622±$1,448 | $40,735 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.7%±1.1 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.1%±2.7 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.7%±1.1 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.5%±1.1 pts | 90.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Midland County?
Owners occupy 78.1% of Midland County's occupied homes and renters 21.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $195,400 by its owner (±$5,906). The median renter pays $1,016 a month including utilities, and 44.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Midland County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $195,400±$5,906 | $231,600 | +$21,011 |
| Median gross rent | $1,016±$41 | $1,129 | +$60 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.3%±4.8 pts | 41.4% | +7.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,465±$33 | $1,569 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.1%±1.5 pts | 73.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 37,160±110 | 4,622,236 | +187 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.9%±1.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.3%±1.4 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.6%±0.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.1%±0.9 pts | 14.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Midland County building?
Builders took permits for 128 new housing units across Midland County in 2025 (114 single-family), 1.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Midland County get to work?
77.4% of Midland County's workers drive alone and 12.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Midland County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.5%±1.0 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±0.7 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.4%±1.6 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.0%±1.1 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.0%±1.2 pts | 13.5% | +8.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.7 min±0.9 | 24.2 min | +1.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Midland County's census tracts?
Midland County is divided into 21 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $37,708 (Tract 2902) to $118,279 (Tract 2912).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Midland County compare with Michigan's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 24th of 83 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 50th of 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 21st of 83 |
| Median household income | 13th of 83 |
| Median home value | 31st of 83 |
| Median gross rent | 20th of 83 |
| Poverty rate | 61st of 83 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15th of 83 |
| Median age | 56th of 83 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Midland County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.