Midland, TX Demographics

A map of Midland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	62,712	55,161	45.9%	41.6%
White	56,489	59,453	41.3%	44.9%
Black	10,174	9,913	7.4%	7.5%
Asian	3,507	3,422	2.6%	2.6%
Multiracial	3,102	3,429	2.3%	2.6%
Native American/Other	656	1,146	0.5%	0.9%

Midland, Texas has an estimated population of 136,640, an increase from the 132,524 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.9% Hispanic, 41.3% White, 7.4% Black, 2.6% Asian, 2.3% Multiracial, and 0.5% 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 slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas 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 61.9% in 2020 and 61.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Midland is ranked the 25th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 26th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Midland's White Population

56,489 residents of Midland, or 41.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Midland is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Midland ranks 1116th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midland's White population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. White residents' share of Midland's population has decreased from 44.9% to 41.3%.

Midland is more White than neighboring Odessa (27.5% White), Stanton (30.5% White), West Odessa (30.3% White), and McKinney Acres (24.2% White). Midland is less White than neighboring Gardendale (51.7% White).

Midland's Black Population

10,174 residents of Midland, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Midland is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Midland ranks 418th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midland's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. Black residents' share of Midland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.4%.

Midland is more Black than neighboring Gardendale (0% Black), Odessa (5.8% Black), Stanton (0.3% Black), West Odessa (1.3% Black), and McKinney Acres (0% Black).

Midland's Asian Population

3,507 residents of Midland, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Midland is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Midland ranks 208th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. Asian residents' share of Midland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Midland is more Asian than neighboring Gardendale (0% Asian), Odessa (1.6% Asian), Stanton (0% Asian), West Odessa (0.1% Asian), and McKinney Acres (0% Asian).

Midland's Hispanic Population

62,712 residents of Midland, or 45.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Midland is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Midland ranks 713th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Midland's population has increased from 41.6% to 45.9%.

Midland is more Hispanic than neighboring Gardendale (44.9% Hispanic). Midland is less Hispanic than neighboring Odessa (62.7% Hispanic), Stanton (66% Hispanic), West Odessa (65.5% Hispanic), and McKinney Acres (75.8% Hispanic).

Midland's Native American/Other Population

656 residents of Midland, or 0.5% 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Midland ranks 576th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 42.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Midland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Midland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gardendale (0% Native American/Other), West Odessa (0.2% Native American/Other), and McKinney Acres (0% Native American/Other). Midland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stanton (3.2% Native American/Other).

Midland's Multiracial Population

3,102 residents of Midland, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Midland is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Midland ranks 1066th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Midland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Midland is more Multiracial than neighboring Odessa (1.9% Multiracial), Stanton (0% Multiracial), and McKinney Acres (0% Multiracial). Midland is less Multiracial than neighboring Gardendale (3.3% Multiracial), and West Odessa (2.6% 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.