Central Heights-Midland City, AZ Demographics

A map of Central Heights-Midland City's Population by Race

Central Heights-Midland City, Arizona has an estimated population of 2,909, a large increase from the 2,319 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.3% White, 40.6% Hispanic, 5.0% Multiracial, 2.2% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Central Heights-Midland City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Central Heights-Midland City has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arizona overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Central Heights-Midland City, that probability was 54.6% in 2020 and 55.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Central Heights-Midland City is ranked the 132nd most populous place in Arizona, out of 467 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Central Heights-Midland City was ranked the 143rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Central Heights-Midland City's White Population

1,522 residents of Central Heights-Midland City, or 52.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Central Heights-Midland City is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Central Heights-Midland City ranks 232nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Heights-Midland City's White population has grown by an estimated 12.2%. White residents' share of Central Heights-Midland City's population has decreased from 58.5% to 52.3%.

Central Heights-Midland City is more White than neighboring Claypool (47.2% White), Miami (37.5% White), and Pinal (43.9% White). Central Heights-Midland City is less White than neighboring Icehouse Canyon (74.1% White), and Six Shooter Canyon (73.5% White).

Central Heights-Midland City's Black Population

0 residents of Central Heights-Midland City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Central Heights-Midland City is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Central Heights-Midland City ranks 156th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Heights-Midland City's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Central Heights-Midland City's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Central Heights-Midland City's Asian Population

0 residents of Central Heights-Midland City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Central Heights-Midland City is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Central Heights-Midland City ranks 294th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Heights-Midland City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Central Heights-Midland City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Central Heights-Midland City is less Asian than neighboring Miami (0.1% Asian), and Six Shooter Canyon (0.6% Asian).

Central Heights-Midland City's Hispanic Population

1,180 residents of Central Heights-Midland City, or 40.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Central Heights-Midland City is higher than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Central Heights-Midland City ranks 94th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Heights-Midland City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 54.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Central Heights-Midland City's population has increased from 33.0% to 40.6%.

Central Heights-Midland City is more Hispanic than neighboring Icehouse Canyon (15% Hispanic), Six Shooter Canyon (22.2% Hispanic), and Pinal (31.7% Hispanic). Central Heights-Midland City is less Hispanic than neighboring Claypool (50.2% Hispanic), and Miami (45.3% Hispanic).

Central Heights-Midland City's Native American/Other Population

63 residents of Central Heights-Midland City, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Central Heights-Midland City is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Central Heights-Midland City ranks 191st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Heights-Midland City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Central Heights-Midland City's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.2%.

Central Heights-Midland City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Claypool (0% Native American/Other), Icehouse Canyon (0% Native American/Other), and Miami (1.5% Native American/Other). Central Heights-Midland City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Six Shooter Canyon (3.1% Native American/Other), and Pinal (10.2% Native American/Other).

Central Heights-Midland City's Multiracial Population

144 residents of Central Heights-Midland City, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Central Heights-Midland City is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Central Heights-Midland City ranks 116th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Heights-Midland City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 44.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Central Heights-Midland City's population has increased from 4.3% to 5.0%.

Central Heights-Midland City is more Multiracial than neighboring Claypool (2.6% Multiracial), and Six Shooter Canyon (0.6% Multiracial). Central Heights-Midland City is less Multiracial than neighboring Icehouse Canyon (11% Multiracial), Miami (15.6% Multiracial), and Pinal (14.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.