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Crime in Midland summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Midland. Key points include:
There were 2,774 total crimes in Midland in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Midland is 1,977.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Midland is 364.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Midland is 1,612.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Midland is -6.70% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Midland Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Midland / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,774 | 1,977.1 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 512 | 364.9 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 7 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 33 | 23.5 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 378 | 269.4 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,262 | 1,612.2 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 321 | 228.8 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,645 | 1,172.5 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 296 | 211.0 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Midland summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Midland. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Midland is 107 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Midland is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Midland is $328,325.
The median income in Midland is $89,585.
Midland's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Midland Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Midland | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 129 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 93 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Midland, TX Weather
The average high in Midland is 77.7° and the average low is 51.1°.
There are 25.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 14.4 inches of precipitation each year with 2.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Midland |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 77.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 51.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 25.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 14.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 2.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Midland Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Midland
The current population in Midland is 136,640. The population has increased 27.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 136,640 | 2.0% |
| 2023 | 133,998 | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 132,490 | 1.3% |
| 2021 | 130,765 | -7.4% |
| 2020 | 141,194 | 1.9% |
| 2019 | 138,549 | 2.5% |
| 2018 | 135,134 | 2.9% |
| 2017 | 131,286 | 2.5% |
| 2016 | 128,051 | 3.4% |
| 2015 | 123,820 | 3.7% |
| 2014 | 119,409 | 3.0% |
| 2013 | 115,903 | 2.9% |
| 2012 | 112,618 | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 109,791 | 2.1% |
| 2010 | 107,559 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Midland
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Midland is:
41.3% White with 56,489 White residents.
7.4% African American with 10,174 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 241 American Indian residents.
2.6% Asian with 3,507 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 45 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 370 Other residents.
2.3% Two Or More with 3,102 Two Or More residents.
45.9% Hispanic with 62,712 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Midland | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41.3% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 7.4% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 45.9% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Midland
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Midland is 49.2% female with 67,193 female residents.
Midland is 50.8% male with 69,447 male residents.
| Gender | Midland | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Midland for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Midland completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Midland completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Midland completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Midland completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Midland completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Midland completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Midland completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Midland completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Midland completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Midland | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Midland, Texas
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6.2% of households in Midland earn Less than $10,000.
2.9% of households in Midland earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.1% of households in Midland earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.5% of households in Midland earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.9% of households in Midland earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.5% of households in Midland earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.4% of households in Midland earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.7% of households in Midland earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.9% of households in Midland earn $150,000 to $199,999.
18.0% of households in Midland earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Midland | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.2% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.9% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.1% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.5% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.9% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.5% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.7% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.9% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 18.0% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
