Midhirst facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Midhirst
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Taranaki Region |
| Territorial authority | Stratford District |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 1.83 km2 (0.71 sq mi) |
| Population
(June 2023)
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| • Total | 280 |
| • Density | 153.0/km2 (396/sq mi) |
Midhirst is a small village in Taranaki, New Zealand. It's located about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) north of Stratford along State Highway 3. You can find Inglewood about 17 kilometers (11 miles) north of Midhirst, and New Plymouth is 35 kilometers (22 miles) to the northwest.
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Who Lives in Midhirst?
This section talks about the people living in Midhirst. Statistics New Zealand describes Midhirst as a rural settlement. It covers an area of 1.83 square kilometers (0.71 square miles).
As of 2018, the estimated population was 280 people. This means there are about 153 people living in each square kilometer.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 228 | — |
| 2013 | 234 | +0.37% |
| 2018 | 252 | +1.49% |
Population Changes Over Time
In the 2018 New Zealand census, Midhirst had 252 residents. This was an increase of 18 people (7.7%) since the 2013 census. It was also an increase of 24 people (10.5%) since the 2006 census.
There were 99 households in the village. The population included 126 males and 126 females, meaning there was an equal number of each.
Age Groups and Backgrounds
About 48 people (19.0%) were under 15 years old. There were 45 people (17.9%) aged 15 to 29. The largest group, 120 people (47.6%), were aged 30 to 64. Lastly, 39 people (15.5%) were 65 years or older.
Most residents were European/Pākehā (92.9%). Some identified as Māori (14.3%), Pacific peoples (2.4%), or Asian (1.2%). A small number (3.6%) identified with other backgrounds. Some people chose more than one ethnicity.
Beliefs and Work
When asked about religion, 56.0% of people said they had no religion. About 32.1% were Christian, and 1.2% followed other religions. Some people did not answer this question.
For those aged 15 and older, 15 people (7.4%) had a university degree or higher. About 69 people (33.8%) did not have any formal qualifications.
Regarding work, 105 people (51.5%) worked full-time. Another 30 people (14.7%) worked part-time. About 9 people (4.4%) were unemployed.
Education in Midhirst
Midhirst School is the local school for children in Midhirst. It is a school for both boys and girls. It teaches students from Year 1 to Year 8.
The school first opened in 1880. As of February 2024. , it has a roll of 132 students.
