Midway, Baxter County, Arkansas facts for kids
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Midway, Arkansas
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Census-designated place
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 Midway, Baxter County, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Baxter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.77 sq mi (14.94 km2) |
| • Land | 5.76 sq mi (14.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,036 |
| • Density | 179.95/sq mi (69.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72651
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2612129 |
| FIPS Code | 05-45530 |
Midway is a small community in Baxter County, Arkansas, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area the government counts for population. Midway is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) northwest of Mountain Home.
In 2020, about 1,036 people lived in Midway. The town has its own post office with the ZIP code 72651. For a long time, Midway was a simple rural trading post. It grew quickly during the building of the Bull Shoals Dam. Today, it's a popular spot for tourists and people who want to retire near the lake.
Who Lives in Midway?
This section looks at the population of Midway over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 1,084 | — | |
| 2020 | 1,036 | −4.4% | |
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The population of Midway was 1,084 people in 2010. By 2020, the number of people living there had slightly decreased to 1,036. Most of the people living in Midway are white. A small number of people are of other races or are of mixed race.
Getting Around Midway
Midway is located where three important roads meet. These roads are Highway 5, Highway 126, and Highway 178.
- Highway 5 goes east to Mountain Home. It also goes north for about eight miles to the border of Missouri.
- Highway 126 heads south. It leads to the Baxter County Regional Airport and then to Gassville.
- Highway 178 goes west. It connects Midway to towns like Lakeview and Bull Shoals. This highway also provides access to the beautiful Bull Shoals Lake.
Schools in Midway
Students living in Midway attend schools in the Mountain Home School District.
