Midwest Population

2010–2026

292

2026 projection

2.5% since 2020 (increase)

0100200300400500201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Midwest. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202629200.00%
2025292+31.04%
2024289+41.40%
2023285+10.35%
202228400.00%
2021284-10.35%
2020285-72.40%
2019292-72.34%
2018299-195.97%
2017318-195.64%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Midwest is growing faster than Natrona County, about as fast as Wyoming, and slower than the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Wyoming+1.9%
  • Midwest+1.7%
  • Natrona County+0.3%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Midwest Demographics

52median age

Median age

Female55.5 yrs
Male51.7 yrs

Adults

238
69 seniors (65+) · 29% of adults169 other adults

Sex

Female 47.2% · 126Male 52.8% · 141

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 3 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Midwest Income

$77,800median household income

Median household income

$77,800

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$44,375

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

8.2%

About 1 in 12 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Midwest Marital Status

61% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married61%60%62%
Never married15%15%15%
Divorced21%24%17%
Widowed3%2%5%
Separated<1%0%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201