Midland City, Alabama facts for kids
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Midland City, Alabama
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Location of Midland City in Dale County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Alabama | |
| County | Dale | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor-council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.06 sq mi (15.69 km2) | |
| • Land | 6.06 sq mi (15.69 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,239 | |
| • Density | 369.59/sq mi (142.71/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
36350
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| Area code(s) | 334 | |
| FIPS code | 01-48400 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0152313 | |
Midland City is a small town in Dale County, Alabama, in the United States. It became an official town in 1890. In 2020, about 2,239 people lived there. It is part of the Ozark Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is a group of nearby towns and cities.
Geography
Midland City is located in the southeastern part of Dale County. You can find it at these coordinates: 31°18′29″N 85°29′26″W / 31.30806°N 85.49056°W.
The town is surrounded by other places. To the east, you'll find Napier Field. To the southeast is the city of Dothan. To the west, there is the town of Pinckard.
A main road, U.S. Route 231, goes through Midland City. This road leads about 13 miles (21 km) northwest to Ozark, which is the main town in Dale County. It also goes about 9 miles (14 km) southeast to the center of Dothan.
Another important road, Alabama State Route 134, also runs through the middle of Midland City. It goes about 10 miles (16 km) east to Headland and about 7 miles (11 km) west to Newton, passing through Pinckard.
The United States Census Bureau says that Midland City covers a total area of about 6.06 square miles (15.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population History
Midland City has grown and changed over the years. Here's how its population has looked during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 304 | — | |
| 1910 | 539 | 77.3% | |
| 1920 | 665 | 23.4% | |
| 1930 | 755 | 13.5% | |
| 1940 | 647 | −14.3% | |
| 1950 | 784 | 21.2% | |
| 1960 | 854 | 8.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,172 | 37.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,903 | 62.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,819 | −4.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,703 | −6.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,344 | 37.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,239 | −4.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Recent Population Data
In 2010, there were 2,344 people living in Midland City. There were 944 households, which are groups of people living together in homes. About 636 of these were families. The town had about 392 people per square mile (151 people per square kilometer).
The people living in Midland City came from different backgrounds. In 2010, about 70.4% were White, and 23.3% were Black or African American. A small number of people were Native American, Asian, or from other racial backgrounds. About 4.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Midland City in 2010 was about 31.6 years old. About 28% of the people were under 18 years old.
By the 2020 United States census, the population was 2,239 people. There were 818 households and 465 families living in the town.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,183 | 52.84% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 833 | 37.2% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.58% |
| Other/Mixed | 124 | 5.54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 | 3.53% |
Famous People
Some well-known people have come from Midland City:
- Bobby Bright – He was a U.S. congressman for Alabama.
- Earl Hutto – He was a congressman for Florida from 1979 to 1995.
- Nathan Mathis – He used to be a representative for the state.
See also
In Spanish: Midland City para niños
