Midway, Washington County, Tennessee facts for kids
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Midway
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 Midway, Washington County, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.2 sq mi (16.0 km2) |
| • Land | 6.2 sq mi (16.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,877 ft (572 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,491 |
| • Density | 402.1/sq mi (155.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 47-48630 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1328901 |
Midway is a small place in Washington County, Tennessee. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city. It used to be a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the government counts for population.
In the year 2000, about 2,491 people lived in Midway. It is part of a larger area known as the "Tri-Cities" region. This region includes Johnson City, Kingsport, and Bristol.
Midway is located on an old road called State Route 34. This road was once part of US Route 11E. It sits between the towns of Jonesborough and Johnson City.
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Where is Midway Located?
Midway is found at specific map coordinates: 36°17′39″N 82°25′8″W / 36.29417°N 82.41889°W. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Midway covers an area of about 6.2 square miles (16 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Midway?
This section shares information about the people who live in Midway. This data comes from the census taken in 2000.
Population Count in 2000
In 2000, there were 2,491 people living in Midway. These people lived in 1,011 different homes. About 761 of these homes were families.
The population density was about 402 people per square mile (155 people per square kilometer). This tells us how many people live in a certain amount of space. There were also 1,069 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Different Age Groups
The people in Midway were of different ages.
- About 20.9% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 9.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 31.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Midway was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 95 males.
