Midland, MI โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Midland County ยท Michigan

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Midland based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Midland
National Avg
Michigan Avg
Population: 67Income: 50Home Value: 19Safety: 100Education: 45Median Age: 65Climate: 50Cost of Living: 55

Quick Stats

Population

42,461

2023 ACS

Median Income

$74,906

2023

Median Home Value

$192,400

2023

Median Rent

$990

2023

Median Age

38.9

Unemployment

4.6%

Cost of Living Index

110.6

100 = national avg

Midland is a city in Midland County, Michigan, with a population of 42,461 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Midland is one of the communities in Michigan.

The median household income in Midland is $74,906, and the median home value is $192,400. The cost of living index is 110.6 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $990 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, and the median age is 38.9 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

42,461

Male

20,505

48.3%

Female

21,956

51.7%

Median Age

38.9

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

31.7%

High School or Higher

47.3%

Foreign Born

4.8%

Veterans

4.6%

Married

43.7%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.218

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

88.1%

Foreign Born

4.8%

White
88.1%
Black
2.4%
Asian
3.3%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
3.9%
Other
2.2%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

4.6%

1,970 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

95.4%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
862 (43.8%)
Puerto Rican
140 (7.1%)
Cuban
412 (20.9%)
Dominican
14 (0.7%)
Guatemalan
29 (1.5%)
Colombian
62 (3.1%)
Honduran
19 (1.0%)
Other Hispanic
431 (21.9%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
436 (30.8%)
Chinese
253 (17.9%)
Filipino
63 (4.5%)
Vietnamese
48 (3.4%)
Korean
164 (11.6%)
Japanese
7 (0.5%)
Pakistani
249 (17.6%)
Cambodian
17 (1.2%)
Taiwanese
56 (4.0%)
Other Asian
122 (8.6%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
6 (150.0%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
41 (97.6%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

39,967

English Only

94.5%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

549 speakers

Limited English

1.5%

Language Distribution

Spanish
549 (1.4%)
Other Indo-European
539 (1.3%)
Chinese
281 (0.7%)
Other Asian
235 (0.6%)
German
175 (0.4%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
122 (0.3%)
Korean
92 (0.2%)
Slavic Languages
79 (0.2%)
Tagalog
57 (0.1%)
Vietnamese
27 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

98.5%

Limited English Proficiency

1.5%

Spanish
30.4% limited English
Other Indo-European
12.4% limited English
Chinese
42.7% limited English
Other Asian
5.5% limited English
German
18.9% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
29.5% limited English
Korean
100.0% limited English
Slavic Languages
5.1% limited English
Tagalog
28.1% limited English
Vietnamese
44.4% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,962

4.6% of population

Disability Rate

25.0%

490 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$53,641

Unemployment Rate

2.1%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
27.5%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
16.7%
Vietnam
21.5%
Korea
10.2%
World War II
3.4%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
9.3%
35-54
30.8%
55-64
16.8%
65-74
14.9%
75+
28.3%

Male Veterans

1,797

91.6%

Female Veterans

165

8.4%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$53,641

Non-Veteran Income

$41,037

Difference

$12,604

30.7% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

490

Without Disability

1,472

Disability Rate

25.0%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

37,033

#1 Ancestry

German

24.2% (10,258)

#2 Ancestry

English

14.2% (6,014)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

12.0% (5,110)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
24.2%
English
14.2%
Irish
12.0%
Polish
6.2%
American
4.6%
French
4.2%
Italian
3.3%
European
3.1%
Dutch
2.3%
Scottish
2.1%
Norwegian
1.9%
Swedish
1.8%
Finnish
1.0%
Scotch-Irish
0.8%
British
0.7%
Hungarian
0.6%
Danish
0.6%
Greek
0.6%
Russian
0.6%
Welsh
0.5%

Families & Households

Total Households

18,062

Family Households

10,663

59.0%

Married Couples

8,545

47.3%

Non-Family Households

7,399

41.0%

Single Mother Households

1,620

9.0%

Single Father Households

498

2.8%

Living Alone

6,313

35.0%

Children Under 18

Total Children

8,570

In Married Couple

6,634

77.4%

With Single Mother

1,532

17.9%

With Single Father

404

4.7%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$99,122

Married Couple Income

$116,080

Single Mother Income

$46,127

Single Father Income

$52,604

Avg Family Size

2.3

Avg Non-Family Size

1.9

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

428

Grandparents Responsible

121

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$74,906

+2% vs national

Per Capita Income

$43,613

+17% vs national

Poverty Rate

10.2%

-25% vs national

Gini Index

0.4692

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.6%

-12% vs national

SNAP Recipients

12.6%

of households

How Midland Compares

Midland vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Midland is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Midland. The median household income here is $74,906.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
17.3%
$25-50K
17.0%
$50-75K
15.8%
$75-100K
14.7%
$100-150K
14.5%
$150-200K
9.5%
$200K+
11.2%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.6%

-19% vs MI avg

Labor Force

20,348

Employed

19,338

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

31.7%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

47.3%

of adults 25+

Median Age

38.9

Work from Home

12.0%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

110.6

100 = national avg

+10.6 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$48,660

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$115,015

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
111.2
Food
107.3
Transportation
114.5
Healthcare
105.8
Utilities
106.6

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$925

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,193

per month

The median household income in Midland, MI is $74,906, which is 2.3% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $43,613. The poverty rate of 10.2% is lower than the MI state average of 14.1%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4692, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, compared to the state average of 5.6%. The labor force is 20,348. 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 77.5% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 110.6, which is 10.6% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 111.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $48,660 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$200,000

Median List Price

$242,450

Price Per Sq Ft

$143

Days on Market

44

Active Inventory

19

Months of Supply

1.4

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$235,029

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,598

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

7.1%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

35.3%

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.1%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
7.1%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
35.3%
Listings with Price Drops
57.9%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 8.5%List Price โ†“ 3.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

14

New Listings

14

Pending Sales

17

Homes Sold โ†“ 12.5%New Listings โ†“ 39.1%Pending โ†“ 19.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$143

Median List $/SF

$146

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 6.7%List $/SF โ†“ 7.6%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Midland, MI? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Bay City, MI metro area, home prices have risen 379.7% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 67.7%. The 10-year growth rate is 94.8%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 62.8%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 16.9%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Bay City, MI housing market rather than Midland alone.

40yr โ†‘ 379.7%20yr โ†‘ 67.7%10yr โ†‘ 94.8%5yr โ†‘ 62.8%2yr โ†‘ 16.9%Q1 1986 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Bay City, MI

Midland vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Midland is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$192,400

Median Rent

$990

Total Housing Units

19,140

Vacancy Rate

5.6%

Owner Occupied

66.9%

Renter Occupied

33.1%

Median Property Tax

$3,196

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,030

Housing Types

Single Family
73.7%
Multi-Family
23.7%
Mobile Home
2.6%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$3,196

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.66%

of home value

Median Home Value

$192,400

Estimated Mean Tax

$3,484

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,196) by the median home value ($192,400). In Midland, MI, this works out to an effective rate of 1.66%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Midland, MI is $200,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 44 days on the market. 7.1% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 1.4 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $143. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,598/month. About 66.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1971. There are 19,140 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,196. The effective tax rate is 1.66%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

1.24

per 1,000 residents

-52% vs national

Property Crime Rate

6.56

per 1,000 residents

-62% vs national

Total Crimes

333

2024

Violent Clearance

49%

cases solved

Property Clearance

5%

cases solved

YoY Change

+14.7%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Midland Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Midland vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Midland is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 6.3%Property โ†“ 48.7%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Midland police solve 100% of robbery cases but only 0% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent10.02100.0%
RapeViolent170.4011.8%
RobberyViolent10.02100.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent330.7766.7%
BurglaryProperty220.520.0%
Larceny/TheftProperty2485.815.2%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty100.230.0%

Midland, MI reported 53 violent crimes and 280 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 1.24 per 1,000 residents is 52.3% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 49% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 248 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 12.1% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024532801.246.56
2023462441.085.74
2022493361.157.92
2021543001.297.18
2020643331.547.99
2019563921.349.38
2018553561.318.48
2017545091.2812.08
2016485111.1412.09
2015495361.1712.77

School Shootings

Source: The Washington Post

Total Incidents

1

Total Killed

0

Total Injured

1

DateSchoolKilledInjuredTypeWeapon
Mar 7, 2007Herbert Henry Dow High School01targeted.44 caliber handgun

Data from The Washington Post, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

71.9

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

74.5

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

33.6

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

95.3

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

14

Public Assistance

$28.8M

Individual Assistance

$14.6M

Most Common Type

Flood

4 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $32.8M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Dam/Levee BreakJul 2020$25.9M$11.5M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Dam/Levee BreakMay 2020โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$2.7M$387K
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 2017โ€”$2.8M
Flooding โ†’FloodJun 2013$197Kโ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Snow โ†’SnowstormJan 2001$69Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJul 1996โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodSep 1986โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodSep 1985โ€”โ€”
Blizzards & Snowstorms โ†’SnowstormJan 1978โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Icing & Floodiโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormMar 1976โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, High Winds & Flooding โ†’FloodSep 1975โ€”โ€”

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

546

Total Claims Paid

$27,958,747

Avg Claim Payout

$51,207

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

10

Federal Funding

$968,802

Properties Protected

10

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.80

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine4$926,650
401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures2$0
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts2$0
FMA Plan1$6,152
405.1: Other Minor Flood Control1$36,000

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Midland has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, winter weather, cold wave. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (4 declarations). 546 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $28,827,631 in public assistance recovery funding. $14,631,380 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 10 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

30.8%

5.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

25.9%

2.4pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.0%

1.9pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.6%

5.0pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.4%

Arthritis

29.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

16.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.9%

Loneliness

29.0%

Lack of Support

19.9%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

28.0%

Mobility

12.2%

Cognitive

13.0%

Hearing

7.2%

Vision

4.1%

Self-Care

3.2%

Independent Living

7.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Midland has an obesity rate of 30.8%, which is 5.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.9%, 2.4pp above the national average. About 5.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

15.3 mi

Healthsource Saginaw

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Healthsource Saginaw15.3 miAcute Care Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Covenant Medical Center19.1 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Mclaren Bay Region19.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Ascension St Mary'S Hospital23.4 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Mymichigan Medical Center Alma28.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

6

Pop. Served

50,410

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
MIDLAND, CITY OF42,5470
HOMER TOWNSHIP3,0970
LARKIN TOWNSHIP2,8780
MIDLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP1,3480
MILLS TOWNSHIP4500
YODER APARTMENTS900

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

4

Total COโ‚‚e

4.8M MT

Top Emitter

Midland Cogeneration Venture

4.6M MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (25,000 - 50,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
Midland Cogeneration Venture
Midland Cogeneration Venture Lp
Power Plants4,609,330
CITY OF MIDLAND MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE FACILITY
City Of Midland Michigan
Waste156,292
Dow Corning Corporation - Midland Site
Dow Inc
Chemicals34,493
The Dow Chemical Company
Dow Inc
Other29,886

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 6 water systems serving the area. 4 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 4.8M metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

77.5%

-1% vs national

Public Transit

0.6%

-36% vs national

Work From Home

12.0%

+29% vs national

Carpool

7.4%

Walk / Bike

1.7%

combined

How Midland's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2022)

Fatalities

1

2022

5-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202211000
202122000
202033010
201911100
201822100

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Midland, MI covers travel times and transportation modes. 77.5% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 12.0% work from home, which is above the MI state average of 9.1%. 7.4% of workers carpool. 1.3% walk to work. In 2022, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

78.0%

of households

No Internet

7.2%

of households

Total Households

18,062

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
78.0%
Cellular Data Plan
82.0%
Satellite
3.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.6%
No Internet Access
7.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.3%

of households

Smartphone

88.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

81.5%

of households

Tablet

65.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.3%
Smartphone
88.6%
Desktop / Laptop
81.5%
Tablet
65.0%
Smartphone Only
6.9%
No Computer
6.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

19.3ยข

per kWh

+1% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

14.0ยข

per kWh

-9% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

8.3ยข

per kWh

-30% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$119

residential

-19% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

13% above the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Michigan averages 19.3ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $119. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Midland vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

6

Population Served

50,410

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
MIDLAND, CITY OFCommunityPurchased surface water42,5470
HOMER TOWNSHIPCommunityPurchased surface water3,0970
LARKIN TOWNSHIPCommunityPurchased surface water2,8780
MIDLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIPCommunityPurchased surface water1,3480
MILLS TOWNSHIPCommunityPurchased surface water4500
YODER APARTMENTSCommunityGround water900

89.6% of households in Midland have broadband internet access. 78.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.2% of households have no internet access. 6.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 50,410 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Midland is located in Midland County, MI. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Midland.

Election Overview

Source: Midland County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

20,926

41.6%

GOP Votes

28,571

56.8%

Total Votes

50,287

Margin

R+15.2%

Shift from 2020

R+0.6pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+15.2%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202420,92628,57150,28741.6%56.8%R+15.2
202020,49327,67549,08841.8%56.4%R+14.6
201615,65523,87742,37936.9%56.3%R+19.4

In the 2024 presidential election, Midland County recorded 50,287 total votes. Republicans won the county with 56.8% of the vote compared to 41.6% for Democrats, a margin of R+15.2%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+0.6pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Midland County has shifted 4.2 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

414

Total Assets

$6.1B

Total Income

$3.5B

Per 10K Residents

97.5

nonprofits

+36.0% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

84

Median Assets

$750K

Oldest Active

1926

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
46
Youth Development
31
Recreation & Sports
30
Human Services
26
Philanthropy
26
Health Care
24
Arts & Culture
22
Religion
22
Environment
11
Animal-Related
11
Community Improvement
9
Mental Health
8
Crime & Legal
6
Housing & Shelter
5
International
5
Public Benefit
4
Employment
3
Food & Agriculture
3
Public Safety
3
Voluntary Health
2
Civil Rights
2
Science & Tech
1
Social Science
1
79.2%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $4.8B of $6.1B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Midland

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
MYMICHIGAN HEALTHHealth Care$1.6B$303.4M1983
MYMICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER MIDLANDHealth Care$1.2B$828.7M1946
HERBERT H & GRACE A DOW FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$642.6M$143.2M1943
MYMICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER ALPENAHealth Care$307.6M$316.4M2016
NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITYEducation$267.6M$113.4M1961
DOW COMPANY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$250.1M$41.7M1980
MYMICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER SAGINAWHealth Care$223.9M$282.2M2025
ROLLIN M GERSTACKER FOUNDATIONโ€”$140.1M$118.6M1958
MIDLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$138.8M$16.8M1973
MYMICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER ALMAHealth Care$137.0M$161.8M1957
MIDLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS INCArts & Culture$119.9M$30.2M1966
MYMICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER GLADWINHealth Care$107.8M$67.6M1957
MYMICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER SAULTHealth Care$100.3M$143.5M1985
MYMICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER CLAREโ€”$97.0M$121.4M1953
GREATER MIDLAND COMMUNITY CENTERS INCRecreation & Sports$73.3M$21.9M1935
ELSA U PARDEE FOUNDATIONโ€”$67.3M$116.5M1946
CHARLES J STROSACKER FOUNDATIONโ€”$66.3M$49.3M1958
MPC LEGACY FOUNDATIONReligion$59.8M$13.3M2013
MYMICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER WEST BRANCHHealth Care$48.9M$74.8M2014
MYMICHIGAN HEALTH FOUNDATIONHealth Care$45.6M$6.2M2017
CHIPPEWA NATURE CENTER INCEnvironment$41.3M$11.1M1966
MIDLAND KINGS DAUGHTERS ENDOWMENT FUNDHousing & Shelter$35.7M$14.6M2006
MICHIGAN BASEBALL FOUNDATION INCCommunity Improvement$30.9M$2.3M2007
ALLEN FOUNDATION INCโ€”$28.4M$10.6M1975
MYMICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER TAWASHealth Care$26.0M$60.8M2025
MIDLAND COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGINGHuman Services$23.1M$6.5M1966
MYMICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER SAGINAW FOUNDATIONHealth Care$21.9M$13.8M2025
UNITED WAY OF MIDLAND COUNTYโ€”$14.7M$11.2M1959
MACKINAC CENTERPublic Benefit$14.5M$11.4M1988
FIELD NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTEVoluntary Health$13.9M$2.7M1988
COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULTHuman Services$13.4M$3.2M1979
FOUR LAKES TASK FORCEEnvironment$12.2M$16.6M2015
MYMICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER STANDISHHealth Care$12.1M$26.8M1965
ALDEN & VADA DOW FUNDโ€”$11.0M$4.6M1962
MIDLAND BUSINESS ALLIANCE FOUNDATIONCommunity Improvement$10.1M$3.9M1985
MYMICHIGAN MEDICAL GROUPHealth Care$8.2M$185.9M1997
MIDLAND COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL SOCIETYRecreation & Sports$7.5M$2.2M1945
ALDEN B & VADA B DOW CREATIVITY FOUNDATIONโ€”$6.8M$2.4M1989
GREAT LAKES SAFETY TRAINING CENTERPublic Safety$6.7M$2.4M2001
CLEVELAND MANOR INCHuman Services$6.6M$965K1965
CENTRAL STATE COMMUNITY SERVICES INCHuman Services$6.6M$18.3M1986
MYMICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER TAWAS FOUNDATIONHealth Care$6.3M$3.0M2003
MIDLANDS OPEN DOORโ€”$5.6M$2.4M1977
JAMES R AND ANITA HORNE JENKINS FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$5.5M$317K2013
ARNOLD CENTER INCโ€”$5.3M$5.1M1967
BIERLEIN COMPANIES FOUNDATIONโ€”$5.2M$2.2M1985
REECE ENDEAVOR OF MIDLANDPhilanthropy$4.6M$1.4M1964
TEN SIXTEEN RECOVERY NETWORKMental Health$4.5M$5.6M1980
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ALLIANCE MIDLAND COUNTY NON-PROFIT HOUSING CORPHousing & Shelter$4.4M$364K1996
MIDLAND SOCCER CLUBโ€”$4.2M$1.6M1984

Midland, MI has 414 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $6.1B. The most common category is Education, with 46 organizations. 84 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 97.5 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1926.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

273

Total Approved

$76.5M

Jobs Supported

2,492

Per 10K Residents

64.3

SBA loans

-11.3% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

39

Top Lender

The Huntington National Bank

119 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)91% of all loans

Loans

248

Total Amount

$65.2M

Avg Loan

$262,925

Median Loan

$100,000

SBA Guaranteed

$47.8M(73%)

Jobs Supported

2,316

5049% of all loans

Loans

25

Total Amount

$11.3M

Avg Loan

$452,680

Median Loan

$347,000

7(a) โ€” 91%504 โ€” 9%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

70

26% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$19.7M

26% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$281,797

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services47 loans
NAICS 72
$14.0M
Construction34 loans
NAICS 23
$13.6M
Health Care & Social Assistance28 loans
NAICS 62
$11.2M
Other Services27 loans
NAICS 81
$5.1M
Retail Trade19 loans
NAICS 45
$1.6M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Valley Electrical Contractors Inc.1$5.0M
River Rock Animal Hospital Pllc1$2.7M
Midland Eye & Associates Inc.2$2.3M
Labh Hospitality Inc1$2.2M
Deer Run Rehabilitation Inc.1$2.0M
Serenus Johnson Portables Llc1$2.0M
Gerace Construction Company Inc.1$1.6M
Wilson-miller Funeral Home Inc.2$1.5M
Yonick Plastic Surgery Pc3$1.4M
3577 N. Eastman, Llc1$1.2M

Midland, MI has received 273 SBA loans totaling $76.5M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 248 loans (91% of the total), supporting 2,316 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 25 loans totaling $11.3M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Midland is The Huntington National Bank with 119 loans. That works out to 64.3 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

4

Total Population

87,539

Avg Median Income

$84,051

Avg Home Value

$195,475

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
486116,013$80,511$166,500$90138.2
4862315,126$96,371$230,300$1,17672.8
4864032,630$81,630$191,000$928105.1
4864233,770$77,690$194,100$1,100104.7

Midland, MI has 4 ZIP codes with a combined population of 87,539. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $84,051. The average median home value is $195,475. The average median monthly rent is $1,026.

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