Midland, North Carolina

About Midland

Set in the western part of North Carolina, Midland is a close-knit town counting 5,027 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Midland is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 13.34 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 377 residents per square mile.

📰 Midland News Today

• Arthur Russell Obituary Aug 3, 2026 Hartsell Funeral Homes · Aug 3
• Why Cabarrus County rejected Midland early voting site despite NC auditor request Charlotte Observer · Jul 18
• Overturned tractor-trailer blocks Midland road WSOC TV · May 15
• Midland Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Propane tank explosion sets home on fire in Cabarrus County WBTV · Mar 23

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Midland Unique

• One of 14 places in the US named Midland — but the North Carolina one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in western North Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of North Carolina — one of 776 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,027.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Midland

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Midland

• Pizza and Beyond — italian
• Bob's Family Restaurant
• D'Anna's Kitchen

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Midland

• Belk Scout Camp · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Rob Wallace Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Midland

• Bethel Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Midland

🏘️ Nearby Communities