Midland, MI Demographics

A map of Midland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	36,884	36,236	86.3%	85.2%
Hispanic	1,951	1,650	4.6%	3.9%
Asian	1,414	1,438	3.3%	3.4%
Multiracial	1,376	2,014	3.2%	4.7%
Black	836	820	2.0%	1.9%
Native American/Other	263	389	0.6%	0.9%

Midland, Michigan has an estimated population of 42,724, a less than 1% change from the 42,547 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.3% White, 4.6% Hispanic, 3.3% Asian, 3.2% Multiracial, 2.0% Black, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Midland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Midland has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Midland, that probability was 26.9% in 2020 and 25.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Midland is ranked the 29th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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). Midland was ranked the 29th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Midland's White Population

36,884 residents of Midland, or 86.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Midland is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Midland ranks 541st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midland's White population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Midland's population has increased from 85.2% to 86.3%.

Midland is more White than neighboring Freeland (77.1% White), and Merrill (62.9% White). Midland is less White than neighboring Sanford (90.6% White), Auburn (93% White), and Hemlock (94.2% White).

Midland's Black Population

836 residents of Midland, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Midland is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Midland ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midland's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. Black residents' share of Midland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Midland is more Black than neighboring Sanford (1.5% Black), Auburn (1.2% Black), Hemlock (0% Black), and Merrill (0.1% Black). Midland is less Black than neighboring Freeland (9.4% Black).

Midland's Asian Population

1,414 residents of Midland, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Midland is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Midland ranks 48th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. Asian residents' share of Midland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Midland is more Asian than neighboring Sanford (0.4% Asian), Auburn (0% Asian), Freeland (0.8% Asian), Hemlock (0.8% Asian), and Merrill (0% Asian).

Midland's Hispanic Population

1,951 residents of Midland, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Midland is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Midland ranks 295th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Midland's population has increased from 3.9% to 4.6%.

Midland is more Hispanic than neighboring Auburn (2.7% Hispanic), and Freeland (4.3% Hispanic). Midland is less Hispanic than neighboring Sanford (4.7% Hispanic), Hemlock (5% Hispanic), and Merrill (34.8% Hispanic).

Midland's Native American/Other Population

263 residents of Midland, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Midland is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Midland ranks 275th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 32.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Midland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Midland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sanford (0% Native American/Other), Auburn (0.1% Native American/Other), Freeland (0.5% Native American/Other), Hemlock (0% Native American/Other), and Merrill (0% Native American/Other).

Midland's Multiracial Population

1,376 residents of Midland, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Midland is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Midland ranks 256th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 31.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Midland's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.2%.

Midland is more Multiracial than neighboring Sanford (2.7% Multiracial), Auburn (2.9% Multiracial), Hemlock (0% Multiracial), and Merrill (2.1% Multiracial). Midland is less Multiracial than neighboring Freeland (7.9% 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.