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Midway, NC
Town in Davidson County, North Carolina.
Population
4,897
Land area
7.8sq mi
People per sq mi
628
ZIP codes
0
Midway and its ZIP codes
Midway at a glance
- Midway is about 2.8 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $83,446, 15% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $274,100 (5% below North Carolina) and median rent is $778 a month.
Local data for Midway, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Midway, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,446
Poverty rate
5.0%
Median home value
$274,100
Median rent
$778/mo
Homeownership
89.5%
Bachelor's or higher
22.5%
Median age
48.3
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (547), Irish Americans (275), Salvadoran Americans (117).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Davidson County. PPP loans are for Midway.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,845
46,241 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,998
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $6,574 per person
How people get to work
Midway, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.7%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.1%
- Worked from home19.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Midway, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
564
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
216
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 28°F
45.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Midway, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Midway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WelcomeCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 9.3 |
| WallburgTown | 5.3 mi | 5.6 |
| ThomasvilleCity | 9.4 mi | 16.9 |
| Winston-SalemCity | 9.5 mi | 133.7 |
| ClemmonsVillage | 10 mi | 12 |
| AdvanceCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 7.2 |
| Yadkin CollegeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| KernersvilleTown | 12 mi | 19.1 |
| LexingtonCity | 12 mi | 19.2 |
| Bermuda RunTown | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| High PointCity | 12 mi | 57.4 |
| WalkertownTown | 13 mi | 6.7 |
| TrinityCity | 14 mi | 16.9 |
| LewisvilleTown | 15 mi | 14.5 |
| TyroCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 12.8 |
| ArchdaleCity | 15 mi | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Midway, NC in?
- Midway is in Davidson County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Midway, NC?
- About 4,897 people live in Midway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Midway?
- Nearby places include Welcome (4.9 mi), Wallburg (5.3 mi), Thomasville (9.4 mi), Winston-Salem (9.5 mi), Clemmons (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023