Midway, Texas

Midway, Texas
Downtown Midway, 2010
Location of Midway, Texas in Madison County
Midway, Texas
Location in Texas
Coordinates: 31°1′23″N 95°45′4″W / 31.02306°N 95.75111°W / 31.02306; -95.75111
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyMadison
Area
 • Total
1.61 sq mi (4.16 km2)
 • Land1.59 sq mi (4.11 km2)
 • Water0.019 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
249 ft (76 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
173
 • Density148.7/sq mi (57.41/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75852
Area code936
FIPS code48-48180[2]
GNIS feature ID1362795[3]

Midway is a city in northeastern Madison County, Texas, United States, at the junction of the La Bahía Road (now Texas State Highway 21) and the Old San Antonio Road (Texas State Highway OSR). As of the 2020 census, Midway had a population of 173.[4]

Midway was the birthplace of George McJunkin, who was born a slave.

Geography

Midway is located at 31°1′23″N 95°45′4″W / 31.02306°N 95.75111°W / 31.02306; -95.75111 (31.023176, –95.751081).[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880100
1990274
20002885.1%
2010228−20.8%
2020173−24.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Midway had a population of 173. The median age was 48.9 years. 19.1% of residents were under the age of 18 and 17.3% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 111.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 105.9 males age 18 and over.[7]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[8]

There were 81 households in Midway, of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 43.2% were married-couple households, 28.4% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 24.7% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[7]

There were 109 housing units, of which 25.7% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.7% and the rental vacancy rate was 8.0%.[7]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[9]
Race Number Percent
White 128 74.0%
Black or African American 23 13.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4 2.3%
Asian 0 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0%
Some other race 7 4.0%
Two or more races 11 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 18 10.4%

2000 census

As of the census[2] of 2000, 288 people, 120 households, and 86 families resided in the city. The population density was 179.6 inhabitants per square mile (69.3/km2). The 151 housing units averaged 94.2 per square mile (36.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 80.90% White, 15.97% African American, 0.35% Native American, 1.39% from other races, and 1.39% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 5.21% of the population.

Of the 120 households, 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.3% were not families; 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the city, the population was distributed as 24.0% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,875, and for a family was $39,167. Males had a median income of $24,145 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,824. About 6.8% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under the age of 18 and 28.9% of those 65 or over.

Government

The Ferguson Unit, a Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison for men, is located in unincorporated Madison County, near Midway.[10]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Midway has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[11]

See also

Notes

References

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "Midway". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
  4. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  8. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  9. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  10. ^ "Ferguson Unit Archived 2010-07-25 at the Wayback Machine." Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Retrieved on July 16, 2010.
  11. ^ Climate Summary for Midway, Texas

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