Midland County
Origin of the Name
Midland County got its name from its county seat, which was named for its location halfway between Fort Worth and El Paso on the Texas and Pacific Railway, with "Midway, Texas" already in use.
Midland County
County Details
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County Seat Midland
Established 1885
Population 169,983
Median Age 32.7
Land Area 900.36 sq mi
Water Area 1.64 sq mi
Total Area 902 sq mi
Percent Urban 86.28%
Percent Rural 13.72%
Latitude, Longitude 31.8781° N, 101.9805° W