Midway, GA Demographics
A map of Midway's Population by Race
Midway, Georgia has an estimated population of 2,185, a slight increase from the 2,141 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.8% White, 34.9% Black, 9.2% Hispanic, 6.5% Multiracial, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Midway, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Midway has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Midway, that probability was 62.8% in 2020 and 63.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Midway is ranked the 284th most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 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 was ranked the 280th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Midway's White Population
1,044 residents of Midway, or 47.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Midway is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Midway ranks 489th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Midway's White population has grown by an estimated 19.9%. White residents' share of Midway's population has increased from 40.7% to 47.8%.
Midway is more White than neighboring Riceboro (5.3% White), Flemington (21.8% White), and Allenhurst (33.8% White). Midway is less White than neighboring Richmond Hill (62.2% White), and Buckhead (66.9% White).
Midway's Black Population
763 residents of Midway, or 34.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Midway is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Midway ranks 187th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Midway's Black population has declined by an estimated 19.8%. Black residents' share of Midway's population has decreased from 44.4% to 34.9%.
Midway is more Black than neighboring Richmond Hill (13.9% Black), and Buckhead (7.3% Black). Midway is less Black than neighboring Riceboro (89.1% Black), Flemington (54.4% Black), and Allenhurst (49.8% Black).
Midway's Asian Population
4 residents of Midway, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Midway is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Midway ranks 212th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Midway's Asian population has declined by an estimated 84.6%. Asian residents' share of Midway's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.2%.
Midway is more Asian than neighboring Riceboro (0% Asian), and Allenhurst (0% Asian). Midway is less Asian than neighboring Richmond Hill (2.7% Asian), Flemington (2% Asian), and Buckhead (13.3% Asian).
Midway's Hispanic Population
201 residents of Midway, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Midway is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Midway ranks 200th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Midway's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Midway's population has increased from 7.8% to 9.2%.
Midway is more Hispanic than neighboring Riceboro (0.8% Hispanic), and Buckhead (5.6% Hispanic). Midway is less Hispanic than neighboring Richmond Hill (14.6% Hispanic), Flemington (12.9% Hispanic), and Allenhurst (10.1% Hispanic).
Midway's Native American/Other Population
32 residents of Midway, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Midway is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Midway ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Midway's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 128.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Midway's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.5%.
Midway is more Native American/Other than neighboring Riceboro (0% Native American/Other), Richmond Hill (0% Native American/Other), Flemington (1.3% Native American/Other), Buckhead (0.4% Native American/Other), and Allenhurst (0.5% Native American/Other).
Midway's Multiracial Population
141 residents of Midway, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Midway is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Midway ranks 66th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Midway's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 24.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Midway's population has increased from 5.3% to 6.5%.
Midway is more Multiracial than neighboring Riceboro (4.9% Multiracial), Buckhead (6.3% Multiracial), and Allenhurst (5.8% Multiracial). Midway is less Multiracial than neighboring Richmond Hill (6.6% Multiracial), and Flemington (7.6% 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.