Midland Authority

Midland is a middle-income town of 42,724.

Midland, Michigan

In Bay County, Michigan, Midland anchors a community of 42,724. Median household income is $73,325.

Definition and scope

Located in Bay County, Michigan, Midland operates within Michigan's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 4 and is part of the Bay City, MI metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Midland has approximately 42,724 residents. The median age is 39.3 years. Roughly 67% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $203,900.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 86.3%
• Black or African American: 2.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
• Asian: 3.3%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Midland is $73,325. Poverty rate stands at 10.3%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.5%. Educational attainment: 44.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Midland:

• Public schools: 21
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Midland is Jack Barstow Airport. Federal court business routes through Midland County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Durand, Michigan.

Geography and climate

Midland sits at an elevation of 626 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 6a.

References

• Michigan State Authority — state-level reference for Michigan.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.