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Midland, TX

Founded 1881Midland CountyElev. 848 m
Population
133,998
Median home
$298,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
50
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Midland

With about 133,998 residents, Midland is one of Texas's notable places. Midland was founded in 1881 and sits in Midland County. The median age is 31.6 and the median household income is $91,169. Homes carry a median value of $298,600, and about 65% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (44.3%). Around 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
133,998
Median age
31.6
Median household income
$91,169
Per-capita income
$49,327
Poverty rate
11.7%
High-school grad or higher
86.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
Unemployment
3.6%
Avg. commute
19.8 min
Work from home
5.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White43.4%
Hispanic or Latino44.3%
Black7.5%
Asian2.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts41%
Sales & office21.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance12.8%
Service12.7%
Production, transportation & material moving11.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$298,600
Median gross rent
$1,407/mo
Owner-occupied
65.1%
Median year built
1986
Households
52,780
Avg. household size
2.51

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Midland has 50 public schools — 30 elementary, 7 middle, 7 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 10 schools
Reading36%
Math45%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

EARLY COLLEGE H S AT MIDLAND COLLEGEHighGrades 9–12
GREENWOOD H SHighGrades 9–12
LEGACY H SHighGrades 9–12
MIDLAND H SHighGrades 9–12
PREMIER H S OF MIDLANDHighGrades 9–12charter
RICHARD MILBURN ACADEMY MIDLAND SOUTHHighGrades 9–12charter
VIOLA M COLEMAN H SHighGrades 9–12
ABELL J HMiddleGrades 7–8
ALAMO J HMiddleGrades 7–8
BARBARA CULVER JUVENILE DETENTION CENTERMiddleGrades 6–10
GODDARD J HMiddleGrades 7–8charter
JAMES R BROOKS MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
SAN JACINTO J HMiddleGrades 6–8
YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMYMiddleGrades 6–10charter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime12% above national
Midland431
Texas416
United States386
↑ 83% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime2% below national
Midland1,906
Texas2,273
United States1,952
↓ 7% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Midland Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

42 facilities in Midland report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

Tetraco Llc · Midland CountyPetrolite Corp Midland Blend Plant · Midland CountyBrakesol Corp · Midland CountySelect Chemistry - Midland · Midland CountyPermian Fiberglass · Midland CountyJohn Crane Production Solutions · Midland CountyOilfield Solutions Inc · Midland CountyEnergy Intermediates Inc · Midland CountyX-Chem Llc · Midland CountyPilot Thomas Logistics - Midland · Midland CountySolvay Usa Inc (Midland) · Midland CountyDriver Gas Plant · Midland County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Midland County
DroughtRelatively High
HailRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Midland is in Midland County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Midland was founded in 1881 and sits in Midland County. Elevation ~848 m.

Map of Midland
Midland, TX
Where Midland is
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Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Brown-Dorsey HouseTurner, Fred and Juliette, HouseBush, George W., Childhood HomeMidland TowerVaughn Building
Notable people from Midland
Laura BushWoody HarrelsonJeb BushKathy BakerBessie LoveDouglas McGrathMichael ArdenCarolyn McCormickBryce HoppelAndy Fickman
People searches in Midland
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Nearby cities
Odessa (17 mi)San Angelo (106 mi)Lubbock (107 mi)Abilene (142 mi)Amarillo (220 mi)Wichita Falls (245 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Midland, TX (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Midland, Texas.

Patrick Dwight Jackson, 56
Midland · 79703
AKA Pat Jackosn, Pat Jackson
Jacinto Muro Sanchez, 41
Midland · 79706
AKA Jacinto Muro, Muro Sanchez
Mauricio Martinez Jr, 27
Midland · 79706
AKA Mauricio Martinez, Morris Martinez
Rene Sanchez Hinojos, 59
Midland · 79701
AKA Rene Hinojos, Rene Sanchez Hinojosa
Rene Garcia Jr, 36
Midland · 79706
Miguel Angel Mendoza Porras, 58
Midland · 79703
Luis Enrique Ramirez-Nunez, 42
Midland · 79705
AKA Luis Enrique Ramirez, Nunez Luis Ramirez
Luis Miguel Garcia, 47
Midland · 79706
AKA Luis Garcia, Luis M Garcia
Leo Van Johnson, 72
Midland · 79706
AKA Leo Johnson V
Edward Salas Martinez, 51
Midland · 79707
AKA Edward Martinez, Edward Salas Martinez Jr
Kenneth Thomas, 64
Midland · 79705
AKA Kenneth Wayne Thomas
Kenneth Wayne Thomas, 64
Midland · Midland County · 79701
George Luis Flores, 40
Midland · 79705
AKA George Flores
Gregorio Rodriguez, 54
Midland · 79706
AKA Xx George, George Rodriguez
Carlos Andres Torres-Martinez, 32
Midland · 79706
AKA Carlos Andres Martinez, Carlos T-Martinez
Andres Carsco Martinez, 62
Midland · 79706
AKA Xx Ac, Andres Martinez

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Midland — frequently asked

What is the population of Midland, Texas?
Midland has a population of about 133,998, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Midland?
The median home value in Midland is $298,600, and the median gross rent is $1,407/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Midland safe? What is the crime rate?
Midland Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 431 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Midland face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Midland County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including drought, hail, tornado.
How many schools are in Midland?
Midland has 50 public schools (30 elementary, 7 middle, 7 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Midland?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Midland. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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