Midway

Census-designated place in Baxter County, Arkansas

Aerial view of Midway, Arkansas
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Midway is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Baxter County, Arkansas, with 1,036 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 889 ft (271 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lakeview, 3.7 miles W.

About Midway

Midway is a census-designated place in Baxter County, Arkansas, United States. Midway is 5.5 miles (8.9 km) northwest of Mountain Home. Per the 2020 census, the population was 1,036. Midway has a post office with ZIP code 72651. Long home to a rural trading post, Midway became a boomtown during the construction of the Bull Shoals Dam, and later evolved to serve tourists and retirees attracted to the lake.

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Living in Midway

Median household income
$30,750
Median home value
$147,300
Median rent
$1,035/mo
Median age
51.6
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Midway, AR population

Midway had 1,036 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,036
Density180 per sq mi (69 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Midway at a glance

StateArkansas (AR)
CountyBaxter County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,036 (2020)
Land area5.76 sq mi (14.9 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
Elevation889 ft (271 m)
Coordinates36.3922° N, 92.4755° W
ZIP code72651
Census code (GEOID)0545530

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Midway

What county is Midway in?

Midway is in Baxter County, Arkansas.

What is the population of Midway, AR?

1,036 people lived in Midway at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Midway, AR?

The ZIP code of Midway is 72651.

What is the elevation of Midway?

889 feet (271 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Midway?

Lakeview (3.7 mi), Mountain Home (6.4 mi), Bull Shoals (6.6 mi), Oakland (7.1 mi), Gassville (7.4 mi).

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