Midland
City in Midland County, Michigan
Midland is a city in Midland County, Michigan, with 42,547 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 633 ft (193 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Auburn, 8.0 miles E.
- 42,547residents (2020 Census)
- 633 ftelevation · 193 m
- 34.7 sq miland area · 89.8 km²
- 1,227 / sq mipopulation density
- 48642ZIP code
About Midland
Midland is a city in the state of Michigan and is the county seat of Midland County. The population was 42,547 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Midland metropolitan statistical area, part of the larger Saginaw-Midland-Bay City combined statistical area. The city is bordered by Midland Township, though the two are administered separately.
Midland is located at the confluence of Chippewa and Tittabawassee rivers in Central Michigan. The city is home to the headquarters of Dow Chemical Company, one of the largest chemical producers in the world, which was founded by Herbert Henry Dow in the city in 1897. Midland was ranked first as the "Best Place to Retire" in 2026 by U.S. News & World Report.
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Living in Midland
- Median household income
- $73,325
- Median home value
- $203,900
- Median rent
- $1,048/mo
- Median age
- 39.3
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Midland had 42,547 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 42,547 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,227 per sq mi (474 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Midland at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Midland County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 42,547 (2020) |
| Land area | 34.67 sq mi (89.8 km²) |
| Water area | 1.96 sq mi (5.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.6248° N, 84.2320° W |
| ZIP code | 48642 |
| Official website | cityofmidlandmi.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2653780 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Midland
- Auburn8.0 mi E
- Sanford8.5 mi NW
- Freeland9.5 mi SE
- Hemlock14.0 mi S
- Merrill15.8 mi S
- Shields16.0 mi SE
- Bay City17.4 mi E
- Zilwaukee18.2 mi SE
- Breckenridge19.4 mi SW
- Essexville19.5 mi E
- Saginaw19.9 mi SE
- Coleman20.0 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Midland
What county is Midland in?
Midland is in Midland County, Michigan.
What is the population of Midland, MI?
42,547 people lived in Midland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Midland, MI?
The ZIP code of Midland is 48642.
What is the elevation of Midland?
633 feet (193 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Midland?
Auburn (8.0 mi), Sanford (8.5 mi), Freeland (9.5 mi), Hemlock (14.0 mi), Merrill (15.8 mi).
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