Midway, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Midway, Alabama
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Midway Town Hall & Volunteer Fire Department
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Location of Midway in Bullock County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Bullock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.31 sq mi (8.57 km2) |
| • Land | 3.31 sq mi (8.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
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| • Total | 421 |
| • Density | 127.23/sq mi (49.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 01-48424 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0122703 |
Midway is a small town located in eastern Bullock County, Alabama, United States. In 2020, about 421 people lived there.
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A Look at the Old Merritt School
In 1921, Margaret Elizabeth Merritt sold two acres of land for just $5. This land was used to build an elementary school for African-American children in Midway.
The school, called Midway Colored Public School, was built in 1922. It got help from the Julius Rosenwald Fund. This fund supported schools for African-American children across the South. The building was made of oak and pine wood. It had two classrooms separated by a wall.
This school is special because it's one of the few left from over 5,000 similar schools. These schools were built with help from the Rosenwald Fund. The building was made bigger twice. Then, it was updated in 1978. Today, it is used as a community center for everyone.
The Old Merritt School is important to history. It was added to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage in 1990. It was also added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
Where is Midway Located?
Midway is in the eastern part of Bullock County. Its exact location is 32°4'27.854" North and 85°31'12.857" West.
The town covers a total area of about 1.6 square miles (4.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Midway is located on U.S. Route 82. This road is also known as the Jefferson Davis Highway. It is about 13 miles (21 km) east of Union Springs, which is the county seat. You can also travel 27 miles (43 km) east on US-82 to reach Eufaula. Alabama State Route 51 goes south from Midway for about 16 miles (26 km) to Clayton.
How Many People Live in Midway?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 450 | — | |
| 1890 | 612 | 36.0% | |
| 1900 | 430 | −29.7% | |
| 1910 | 464 | 7.9% | |
| 1920 | 524 | 12.9% | |
| 1930 | 710 | 35.5% | |
| 1940 | 617 | −13.1% | |
| 1950 | 544 | −11.8% | |
| 1960 | 594 | 9.2% | |
| 1970 | 558 | −6.1% | |
| 1980 | 593 | 6.3% | |
| 1990 | 455 | −23.3% | |
| 2000 | 457 | 0.4% | |
| 2010 | 499 | 9.2% | |
| 2020 | 421 | −15.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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The population of Midway has changed over the years. In 1880, there were 450 people. The highest population was in 1930, with 710 people. By 2020, the population was 421.
Midway's Population in 2020
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 53 | 18 | 10.62% | 4.28% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 441 | 394 | 88.38% | 93.59% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.24% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 2 | 4 | 0.40% | 0.95% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3 | 4 | 0.60% | 0.95% |
| Total | 499 | 421 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
The table above shows the different groups of people living in Midway. Most residents are Black or African American.
Famous People from Midway
Midway has been home to several notable people:
- Johnny Ford – He served as the mayor of Tuskegee, Alabama.
- Jerrel Jernigan – He was a wide receiver for the New York Giants football team.
- Harold Pierce – He started the Harold's Chicken Shack restaurant chain in Chicago.
- Bobby Turner – He is a well-known running back coach for the Denver Broncos football team.
See also
In Spanish: Midway (Alabama) para niños
