Midway City, CA Demographics

A map of Midway City's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	3,313	4,597	41.4%	52.1%
Hispanic	2,885	2,803	36.1%	31.8%
White	1,241	1,148	15.5%	13.0%
Multiracial	237	179	3.0%	2.0%
Native American/Other	236	53	3.0%	0.6%
Black	87	45	1.1%	0.5%

Midway City, California has an estimated population of 7,999, a decrease from the 8,825 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.4% Asian, 36.1% Hispanic, 15.5% White, 3.0% Native American/Other, 3.0% Multiracial, and 1.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Midway City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Midway City has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Midway City, that probability was 61.0% in 2020 and 67.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Midway City is ranked the 541st most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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). Midway City was ranked the 519th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Midway City's White Population

1,241 residents of Midway City, or 15.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Midway City is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Midway City ranks 1398th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midway City's White population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. White residents' share of Midway City's population has increased from 13.0% to 15.5%.

Midway City is more White than neighboring Stanton (14.3% White). Midway City is less White than neighboring Westminster (18.4% White), Garden Grove (15.9% White), Fountain Valley (37.6% White), and Huntington Beach (59% White).

Midway City's Black Population

87 residents of Midway City, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Midway City is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Midway City ranks 1047th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midway City's Black population has grown by an estimated 93.3%. Black residents' share of Midway City's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.1%.

Midway City is more Black than neighboring Westminster (0.7% Black), and Garden Grove (1% Black). Midway City is less Black than neighboring Fountain Valley (1.6% Black), Huntington Beach (1.3% Black), and Stanton (1.4% Black).

Midway City's Asian Population

3,313 residents of Midway City, or 41.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Midway City is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Midway City ranks 27th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midway City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 27.9%. Asian residents' share of Midway City's population has decreased from 52.1% to 41.4%.

Midway City is more Asian than neighboring Fountain Valley (36.7% Asian), Huntington Beach (13% Asian), and Stanton (26.7% Asian). Midway City is less Asian than neighboring Westminster (52.4% Asian), and Garden Grove (42.7% Asian).

Midway City's Hispanic Population

2,885 residents of Midway City, or 36.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Midway City is slightly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Midway City ranks 609th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midway City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Midway City's population has increased from 31.8% to 36.1%.

Midway City is more Hispanic than neighboring Westminster (24.8% Hispanic), Fountain Valley (17.2% Hispanic), and Huntington Beach (18.8% Hispanic). Midway City is less Hispanic than neighboring Garden Grove (37.1% Hispanic), and Stanton (52.7% Hispanic).

Midway City's Native American/Other Population

236 residents of Midway City, or 3.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Midway City is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Midway City ranks 1373rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midway City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 345.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Midway City's population has increased from 0.6% to 3.0%.

Midway City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Westminster (1% Native American/Other), Garden Grove (0.9% Native American/Other), Fountain Valley (2% Native American/Other), Huntington Beach (1.2% Native American/Other), and Stanton (2.4% Native American/Other).

Midway City's Multiracial Population

237 residents of Midway City, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Midway City is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Midway City ranks 1326th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midway City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 32.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Midway City's population has increased from 2.0% to 3.0%.

Midway City is more Multiracial than neighboring Westminster (2.6% Multiracial), Garden Grove (2.4% Multiracial), and Stanton (2.5% Multiracial). Midway City is less Multiracial than neighboring Fountain Valley (4.9% Multiracial), and Huntington Beach (6.6% 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.