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Census Bureau reports population inside Midland tops 147,000

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S. Census Bureau. This figure indicates the city's continued growth.

The city is leading in population growth among larger cities in West Texas. S. Census Bureau.

S. Census Bureau's reports.

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Category: local · Published: July 9, 2026 · Source: City of Midland - News Flash (city government) · Reading time: 1 min

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Census Bureau reports population inside Midland tops 147,000

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