Midland
City in Midland County, Texas
Midland is a city in Midland County, Texas, with 132,524 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,782 ft (848 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gardendale, 14.4 miles W.
- 132,524residents (2020 Census)
- 2,782 ftelevation · 848 m
- 76.2 sq miland area · 197.4 km²
- 1,739 / sq mipopulation density
- 79701main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Midland
Midland is a city in the U.S. state of Texas. It is the county seat of Midland County in West Texas, with small portions extending into Martin County. The population was 132,524 at the 2020 census. Located in the Permian Basin, Midland is a major center for American oil and natural gas production.
The Midland metropolitan area includes all of Midland County and had 169,983 residents at the 2020 census. The metropolitan area is part of the larger Midland–Odessa combined statistical area, which had a population of 340,391 in the 2020 census. Residents of Midland are referred to as "Midlanders".
Midland was founded as the midway point between Fort Worth and El Paso on the Texas and Pacific Railway in 1881. The city has many connections to the Bush family; it was the one-time home of former U.S. presidents George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush, and the hometown of former First Lady Laura Bush. The Bush Family Home State Historic Site is located in Midland.
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Living in Midland
- Median household income
- $89,585
- Median home value
- $319,200
- Median rent
- $1,434/mo
- Median age
- 31.5
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Midland had 132,524 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 132,524 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,739 per sq mi (671 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Midland at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Midland County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 132,524 (2020) |
| Land area | 76.21 sq mi (197.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,782 ft (848 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.0242° N, 102.1133° W |
| ZIP codes | 79701, 79703, 79707 |
| Official website | midlandtexas.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4848072 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Midland
- Gardendale14.4 mi W
- Odessa16.8 mi SW
- Stanton20.2 mi E
- West Odessa26.1 mi SW
- Goldsmith29.6 mi W
- McKinney Acres30.8 mi NW
- Andrews32.9 mi NW
- Ackerly41.7 mi NE
- Los Ybanez49.4 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Midland
What county is Midland in?
Midland is in Midland County, Texas.
What is the population of Midland, TX?
132,524 people lived in Midland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Midland, TX?
The main ZIP code is 79701. Other ZIP codes: 79703, 79707.
What is the elevation of Midland?
2,782 feet (848 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Midland?
Gardendale (14.4 mi), Odessa (16.8 mi), Stanton (20.2 mi), West Odessa (26.1 mi), Goldsmith (29.6 mi).
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