Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX

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2021 Population

166,964

2.5% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

0.629% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11.1%

13.4% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$88,210

6% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$245,600

5.32% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

79,194

1.31% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX had a population of 167k people with a median age of 32 and a median household income of $88,210. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX declined from 171,238 to 166,964, a −2.5% decrease and its median household income grew from $83,217 to $88,210, a 6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (43.4%), White (Hispanic) (29.9%), Other (Hispanic) (7.97%), Two+ (Hispanic) (7.7%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.1%).

33.3% of the households in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.3% of the residents in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (Central)--Midland County--Midland City PUMA, TX are Midland College (811 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX was $245,600, and the homeownership rate was 67.1%.

Most people in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX borders Concho Valley COG & Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (East) PUMA, TX, Ector CountyOdessa City PUMA, TX, and Rio Grande COG & Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (West) PUMA, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX is home to a population of 167k people, from which 91.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 13.8% of Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (23k people).

In 2021, there were 1.45 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (72.4k people) in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 50k White (Hispanic) and 13.3k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX are Spanish (45,649 households), Arabic (742 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (738 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

82,591

Women

49.4%

84,501

Men

50.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 167,092 inhabitants, with 50.6% men, and 49.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

91.3%

2021 Citizenship

91%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.3% of Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX was 91%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
72.4k ± 234
White (Hispanic)
50k ± 3.06k
Other (Hispanic)
13.3k ± 2.56k

46.3%

Hispanic Population

77.4k people

46.3% of the people in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX are hispanic (77.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
14,951 ± 2,865 people
Cuba
1,347 ± 897 people
Canada
895 ± 733 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 14,951 Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX residents, followed by Cuba with 1,347 and Canada with 895.

Foreign-Born Population

13.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

23k people

14%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

23.9k people

As of 2021, 13.8% of Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX residents (23k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX was 14%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
45,649 households (29.9%)
Arabic
742 households (0.486%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
738 households (0.484%)

33.3% of the households in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX was Spanish. 29.9% of the households in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,162 ± 472
Vietnam
1,498 ± 345
Gulf War (1990s)
1,330 ± 407

Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.44 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX employs 79.2k people. The largest industries in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX are Support activities for mining (12,126 people), Construction (5,426 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,138 people), and the highest paying industries are Nondepository credit & related activities ($255,785), Management of companies & enterprises ($180,313), and Computer Systems Design ($160,425).

Males in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.68 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,526. The income inequality in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,368

Women

41.6%

46,881

Men

58.4%

The workforce of Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX in 2020 was 80,249 people, with 41.6% woman, and 58.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX.

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Occupations

79.2k

2021 Value

−1.31%

1 Year decline

± −1.31%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −1.31%, from 80.2k employees to 79.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX, are Cashiers (2,902 people), Other managers (2,797 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,424 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

79.2k

2021 Value

−1.31%

1 Year decline

± −1.31%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −1.31%, from 80.2k employees to 79.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX, are Support activities for mining (12,126 people), Construction (5,426 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,138 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$65,956

Median earning men ± $2,486

$38,442

Median earning women ± $2,774

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($101,698), Wholesale Trade ($76,757), and Manufacturing ($74,910).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($65,317), Manufacturing ($56,047), and Information ($55,371).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX awarded 811 degrees. The student population of Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,955 male students and 3,061 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX are Hispanic or Latino (452 and 57.3%), followed by White (234 and 29.7%), Black or African American (67 and 8.49%), and Two or More Races (15 and 1.9%).

The largest universities in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Midland College (811 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (Central)--Midland County--Midland City PUMA, TX are General Studies (222 and 27.4%), General Health Services (70 and 8.63%), and Welding Technology (52 and 6.41%).

The median tuition cost in Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (Central)--Midland County--Midland City PUMA, TX for a public four year colleges is $3,720 for in-state students and $4,980 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 5,016 students enrolled in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX, 39% men and 61% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 2,854 records, of which 61.8% were women and 38.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
39 degree-majors awarded
Teacher Education
15 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
222 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (Central)--Midland County--Midland City PUMA, TX was Registered Nursing with 39 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (Central)--Midland County--Midland City PUMA, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Midland College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

811 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Midland College with 811 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 334 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX, which is 0.7 times less than the 477 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 452 degrees mean that there were 1.93 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 234 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($3,720) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,729) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 3.86% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.85% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX in 2021 were Some college (29k), High School or Equivalent (29k), and Bachelors Degree (22.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX was $245,600 in 2021, which is 1 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $233,200 to $245,600, a 5.32% increase. The homeownership rate in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX is 67.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 21.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX is $88,210. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,244, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $138,393 and $128,526.

Housing

Property

$245,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,338

$42,591

Median Property Taxes

±$1,979

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.1%

Homeownership

2021

64.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.1% of the housing units in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,244, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $138,393 and $128,526.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$88,210

Median Household Income

± $3,243

63.5k

Number of Households

± 2,737

In 2021, the median household income of the 63.5k households in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX grew to $88,210 from the previous year's value of $83,217.

The following chart displays the households in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX

0.471

2020 Wage GINI in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX

In 2021, the income inequality in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.79% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.5%)
Carpooled (10.1%)
Worked At Home (5.26%)

In 2021, 82.5% of workers in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (5.26%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (21.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.25% of the workforce in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX (18.3k out of 165k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

83.8% of the population of Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 57.3% on employee plans, 9.65% on Medicaid, 7.52% on Medicare, 8.64% on non-group plans, and 0.768% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.6% under 18 years, 24.3% between 18 and 34 years, 35.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.97% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

16.2%

Uninsured

57.3%

Employer Coverage

9.65%

Medicaid

7.52%

Medicare

8.64%

Non-Group

0.768%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX declined by 3.6% from 16.8% to 16.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Midland CountyMidland City PUMA, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.