Midway, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Midway, Texas
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Downtown Midway, 2010
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Location of Midway, Texas in Madison County
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 Midway, Texas
Location in Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.61 sq mi (4.16 km2) |
| • Land | 1.59 sq mi (4.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 173 |
| • Density | 148.71/sq mi (57.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75852
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| Area code(s) | 936 |
| FIPS code | 48-48180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1362795 |
Midway is a small city in Madison County, Texas, in the United States. It's located where two old roads, the La Bahía Road (now Highway 21) and the Old San Antonio Road, meet.
A famous person named George McJunkin, who was born into slavery, came from Midway.
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Where is Midway?
Midway is located in Texas at coordinates 31°1′23″N 95°45′4″W / 31.02306°N 95.75111°W. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1.6 square miles (4.1 square kilometers) of land.
How Many People Live in Midway?
The number of people living in Midway has changed over the years. Here's a quick look:
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People in 2020
In 2020, there were 173 people living in Midway. These people made up 114 households and 87 families.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 126 | 72.83% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 23 | 13.29% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic) | 2 | 1.16% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) | 4 | 2.31% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 | 10.4% |
| Total | 173 |
What Was it Like in 2000?
Back in 2000, Midway had 288 people. Most people were White (about 81%), and about 16% were African American. A small number of people were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had about 2.4 people, and the average family had about 2.8 people. About 29% of households had children under 18 living with them.
What's the Weather Like?
Midway has a climate with hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate.
See also
In Spanish: Midway (Texas) para niños
