Midlothian, TX Demographics

A map of Midlothian's Population by Race

Midlothian, Texas has an estimated population of 39,356, a large increase from the 35,125 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.9% White, 18.7% Hispanic, 11.3% Black, 4.0% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Midlothian, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Midlothian has become more 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 Midlothian, that probability was 49.0% in 2020 and 52.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Midlothian is ranked the 93rd 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). Midlothian was ranked the 99th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Midlothian's White Population

25,545 residents of Midlothian, or 64.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Midlothian is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Midlothian ranks 592nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midlothian's White population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Midlothian's population has decreased from 68.9% to 64.9%.

Midlothian is more White than neighboring Cedar Hill (15.8% White), Venus (46% White), and Oak Leaf (62.9% White). Midlothian is less White than neighboring Ovilla (73.3% White), and Maypearl (69% White).

Midlothian's Black Population

4,457 residents of Midlothian, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Midlothian is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Midlothian ranks 376th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midlothian's Black population has grown by an estimated 41.7%. Black residents' share of Midlothian's population has increased from 9.0% to 11.3%.

Midlothian is more Black than neighboring Ovilla (8.7% Black), and Maypearl (0% Black). Midlothian is less Black than neighboring Cedar Hill (53.9% Black), Venus (16.6% Black), and Oak Leaf (15.2% Black).

Midlothian's Asian Population

186 residents of Midlothian, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Midlothian is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Midlothian ranks 429th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midlothian's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.5%. Asian residents' share of Midlothian's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.5%.

Midlothian is more Asian than neighboring Venus (0.4% Asian), and Maypearl (0.2% Asian). Midlothian is less Asian than neighboring Cedar Hill (1.8% Asian), Ovilla (4.1% Asian), and Oak Leaf (3.2% Asian).

Midlothian's Hispanic Population

7,371 residents of Midlothian, or 18.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Midlothian is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Midlothian ranks 1305th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midlothian's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 30.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Midlothian's population has increased from 16.1% to 18.7%.

Midlothian is more Hispanic than neighboring Ovilla (13.2% Hispanic), and Oak Leaf (16.1% Hispanic). Midlothian is less Hispanic than neighboring Cedar Hill (24.2% Hispanic), Venus (33.6% Hispanic), and Maypearl (30% Hispanic).

Midlothian's Native American/Other Population

225 residents of Midlothian, 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 Midlothian is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Midlothian ranks 535th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midlothian's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 28.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Midlothian's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Midlothian is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cedar Hill (0.5% Native American/Other), Venus (0.2% Native American/Other), Ovilla (0% Native American/Other), Oak Leaf (0% Native American/Other), and Maypearl (0.1% Native American/Other).

Midlothian's Multiracial Population

1,572 residents of Midlothian, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Midlothian is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Midlothian ranks 509th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midlothian's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Midlothian's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Midlothian is more Multiracial than neighboring Cedar Hill (3.7% Multiracial), Venus (3.2% Multiracial), Ovilla (0.7% Multiracial), Oak Leaf (2.5% Multiracial), and Maypearl (0.7% 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.