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Midway, NM
Census-designated place in Chaves County, New Mexico.
Population
541
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
218
ZIP codes
0
Midway and its ZIP codes
Midway at a glance
- Midway is about 12 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,258, 31% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $178,400 (28% below New Mexico).
Local data for Midway, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Midway, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,258
Poverty rate
20.7%
Median home value
$178,400
Homeownership
73.7%
Bachelor's or higher
11.8%
Median age
55.0
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (247), Irish Americans (155), French Americans (45).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chaves County. PPP loans are for Midway.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,083
21,847 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,036
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$460M
FY 2026, $7,056 per person
How people get to work
Midway, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Midway, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
694
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
282
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 28°F
11.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Midway, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
18.6%
U.S. 12.1% +6.5 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.4%
U.S. 11.1% +13.3 pts
Cities near Midway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RoswellCity | 6.9 mi | 29.7 |
| DexterTown | 8.3 mi | 0.7 |
| HagermanTown | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| Lake ArthurTown | 21 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Midway, NM in?
- Midway is in Chaves County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Midway, NM?
- About 541 people live in Midway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Midway?
- Nearby places include Roswell (6.9 mi), Dexter (8.3 mi), Hagerman (14 mi), Lake Arthur (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023