Midland, TX population by race
The table below shows Midland's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84,691 | 63.92% |
| Black or African American | 10,573 | 7.98% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 880 | 0.66% |
| Asian | 2,527 | 1.91% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 47 | 0.04% |
| Some other race | 14,005 | 10.57% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 19,767 | 14.92% |
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Midland population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Midland has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Midland's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Midland population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 63.92% are white, 7.98% are Black or African American, 0.66% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.91% are Asian, 0.04% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 10.57% are some other race and 14.92% are multiracial.
Midland 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Midland is White with a population of 84,691 (63.92% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 19,767 (14.92% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Midland, TX
By ethnicity, 61,160 (46.16% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 71,330 (53.84% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Midland, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 56,031 (78.55% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Midland, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Midland's Non-Hispanic population.
Midland Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 56,031 | 78.55% |
| Black or African American alone | 9,421 | 13.21% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 380 | 0.53% |
| Asian alone | 2,471 | 3.46% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 47 | 0.07% |
| Some other race alone | 116 | 0.16% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,864 | 4.02% |
Among the Hispanic population in Midland, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 54,639 (89.34% of the total Hispanic population).
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Midland, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Midland's Hispanic population.
Midland Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 54,639 | 89.34% |
| Puerto Rican | 649 | 1.06% |
| Cuban | 1,486 | 2.43% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 4,386 | 7.17% |
Things to know
What percentage of Midland, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 46.16% of Midland population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Midland, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 54,639 (89.34% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Midland, TX have?
Midland, TX has 10,573 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 7.98% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Midland is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Midland, TX?
With 53.84% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Midland.
That being said, with a 10.57% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Midland.
What is the majority race in Midland, TX?
With a population of 84,691 (63.92% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Midland.
Some other races are second largest race in Midland, with 10.57% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
