Midland is a very small town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 4,917 people and two associated neighborhoods, Midland is the 169th largest community in North Carolina. Midland has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Midland, where the median household income is $101,220.00. Midland real estate is some of the most expensive in North Carolina, although Midland house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some towns, Midland isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Midland are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Midland is a town of sales and office workers, professionals, and construction workers and builders. There are especially a lot of people living in Midland who work in sales jobs (15.91%), office and administrative support (12.60%), and management occupations (8.09%). Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 13.89% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Midland is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Midland’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. One downside of living in Midland is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Midland, the average commute to work is 35.53 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. The education level of Midland citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 29.08% of adults in Midland have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Midland in 2022 was $36,259, which is upper middle income relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $145,036 for a family of four. However, Midland contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Midland is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Midland home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Midland residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Midland also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 10.18% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Midland include English, German, Irish, Scots-Irish, and African. The most common language spoken in Midland is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
