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Midland County, TX
1 city or town and 5 ZIP codes in Midland County, Texas.
Population
174,801
Land area
900sq mi
People per sq mi
194
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Midland County
Midland County at a glance
- Midland County is 68% denser than Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 29th among 254 counties in Texas.
- The median household income is $92,874, 18% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $312,700 (10% above Texas) and median rent is $1,407 a month.
Local data for Midland County, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools63
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks38
- Post Offices5
- Parks58
- Grocery Stores40
- Restaurants536
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies6
- Hospice Care4
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools13
- Superfund Sites2
- Toxic Release Facilities26
- Historic Places5
Housing and community stats
Midland County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,874
Poverty rate
11.3%
Median home value
$312,700
Prices +3.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,407/mo
Homeownership
67.6%
Bachelor's or higher
31.0%
Median age
32.8
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (68,830), German Americans (12,852), Irish Americans (9,823).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$96,364
119,775 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$146,414
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$654M
FY 2026, $3,845 per person
PPP loans
$767M
5,689 loans, 60,713 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$3.4M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Midland County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Midland County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
842
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
1,038
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 33°F
13.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Midland County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.0%
U.S. 11.1% +8.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Midland County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Midland County, TX?
- Midland is the largest city or town in Midland County, with about 136,640 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Midland County?
- Midland County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 79701, 79703, 79706, 79707, 79765.
- What is the population of Midland County, TX?
- About 174,801 people live in Midland County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Midland County?
- Midland County borders Ector County, Andrews County, Martin County, Reagan County, Upton County, Glasscock County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023