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Midway, KY
City in Woodford County, Kentucky.
Population
1,776
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,239
ZIP codes
0
Midway and its ZIP codes
Midway at a glance
- Midway is about 11 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,650 a year, 3% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $243,500 (18% above Kentucky) and median rent is $976 a month.
Local data for Midway, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Midway, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,650
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$243,500
Median rent
$976/mo
Homeownership
75.5%
Bachelor's or higher
40.9%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (193), German Americans (166), Mexican Americans (73).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Woodford County. PPP loans are for Midway.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,373
9,931 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,234
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$188M
FY 2026, $7,013 per person
How people get to work
Midway, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.3%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home16.2%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Midway, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
192
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
124
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 25°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Cities near Midway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Stamping GroundCity | 7.8 mi | 0.6 |
| VersaillesCity | 7.8 mi | 6.5 |
| GeorgetownCity | 9.4 mi | 17.7 |
| FrankfortCity | 10 mi | 14.8 |
| Lexington-FayetteUrban County | 14 mi | 283.9 |
| LawrenceburgCity | 15 mi | 6 |
| KeeneCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| SadievilleCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| WilmoreCity | 19 mi | 5 |
| SalvisaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| NicholasvilleCity | 19 mi | 15.2 |
| MontereyCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| High BridgeCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.2 |
| ParisCity | 22 mi | 7.9 |
| CorinthCity | 24 mi | 2.1 |
| GratzCity | 26 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Midway, KY in?
- Midway is in Woodford County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Midway, KY?
- About 1,776 people live in Midway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Midway?
- Nearby places include Stamping Ground (7.8 mi), Versailles (7.8 mi), Georgetown (9.4 mi), Frankfort (10 mi), Lexington-Fayette (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023