Midland, NC Demographics

A map of Midland's Population by Race

Midland, North Carolina has an estimated population of 4,860, an increase from the 4,684 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.7% White, 15.4% Black, 7.2% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Asian. 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 slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina 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 46.4% in 2020 and 45.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Midland is ranked the 172nd most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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 173rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Midland's White Population

3,487 residents of Midland, or 71.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Midland is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Midland ranks 386th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midland's White population has grown by an estimated 4.3%. White residents' share of Midland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 71.7%.

Midland is more White than neighboring Harrisburg (50.7% White), and Mint Hill (64.1% White). Midland is less White than neighboring Locust (91% White), Fairview (92.8% White), and Stanfield (83.4% White).

Midland's Black Population

749 residents of Midland, or 15.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Midland is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Midland ranks 371st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midland's Black population has grown by an estimated 29.1%. Black residents' share of Midland's population has increased from 12.4% to 15.4%.

Midland is more Black than neighboring Locust (2.7% Black), Fairview (0% Black), and Stanfield (0% Black). Midland is less Black than neighboring Harrisburg (15.9% Black), and Mint Hill (15.5% Black).

Midland's Asian Population

29 residents of Midland, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Midland is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Midland ranks 268th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 38.3%. Asian residents' share of Midland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Midland is more Asian than neighboring Locust (0% Asian), and Fairview (0% Asian). Midland is less Asian than neighboring Stanfield (0.9% Asian), Harrisburg (14.7% Asian), and Mint Hill (5.2% Asian).

Midland's Hispanic Population

352 residents of Midland, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Midland is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Midland ranks 218th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 22.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Midland's population has decreased from 9.7% to 7.2%.

Midland is more Hispanic than neighboring Locust (3.8% Hispanic), and Fairview (3.2% Hispanic). Midland is less Hispanic than neighboring Stanfield (10.4% Hispanic), Harrisburg (9.5% Hispanic), and Mint Hill (12.1% Hispanic).

Midland's Native American/Other Population

103 residents of Midland, or 2.1% 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 North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Midland ranks 159th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 56.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Midland's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.1%.

Midland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Locust (0% Native American/Other), Fairview (0.1% Native American/Other), Stanfield (1.4% Native American/Other), Harrisburg (0.7% Native American/Other), and Mint Hill (0.2% Native American/Other).

Midland's Multiracial Population

140 residents of Midland, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Midland is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Midland ranks 298th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Midland's population has decreased from 4.1% to 2.9%.

Midland is more Multiracial than neighboring Locust (2.5% Multiracial), and Mint Hill (2.8% Multiracial). Midland is less Multiracial than neighboring Fairview (3.8% Multiracial), Stanfield (3.8% Multiracial), and Harrisburg (8.4% 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.