Community Profile

 Midland, Texas: The Regional Center of the Permian Basin

City Population 108,668        County Population 135,431

Midland, Texas is the regional center of the Permian Basin. Midland is located in the center of the 100-mile radius Permian Basin and is the administrative and management center for the oil and gas industry of the Permian Basin.

* 61+% of Texas' Oil Production
* 16+% of US Reserves
* 17+% of Texas' Gas Production
* 17+% of US Gas Production

*Source: Desert Analytic, Texas Comptroller's Office, US Bureau of Labor Statistics

As the administrative and management center for the oil and gas industry of the Permian Basin, economic diversification is expanding the economic base of the area, Midland has extended this significant role and established itself in:

* Business and Industry
* Ranching and Agriculture
* Healthcare
* Retirement
* A regional based, national chain dominated, retail service sector

Additionally, as the administrative headquarters for the Permian Basin oil industry, the Midland/Odessa MSA has:

* 7.5 million square feet of office space
* 2,300+ oil, gas and support companies

Sports luminaries also hail from Midland. NASCAR driver Bobby Hillin is a Midlander, as are Jim Hall and Chaparral Racing, world-renowned builder of Indy race cars. Midland also claims two Kentucky Derby winners, Alysheba (1988) and Tommy Lee (1959).

 

 

Demographics

 Population Summary-Midland County
 
Population Demographics          
                  Percent Change
  1990 Census   2000 Census   2011A Estimate   2016 Projection   1990 to 2000 2011 to 2016
Total Population 106,611   116,009   141,674   160,903   8.80% 13.60%
Total Households 38,919   42,745   52,601   59,618   9.80% 13.30%
                     
Population by Gender:                    
Male 51,758 48.60% 56,032 48.30% 68,839 48.60% 78,202 48.60% 8.30% 13.60%
Female 54,853 51.50% 59,977 51.70% 72,836 51.40% 82,702 51.40% 9.30% 13.50%
                     
Population by Race and Ethnicity          
                  Percent Change
  1990 Census   2000 Census   2011A Estimate   2016 Projection   1990 to 2000 2011 to 2016
White 86,978 81.60% 89,702 77.30% 108,937 76.90% 123,493 76.80% 3.10% 13.40%
Black 8,282 7.80% 8,101 7.00% 9,441 6.70% 10,861 6.80% -2.20% 15.00%
American Indian or Alaska Native 414 0.40% 741 0.60% 1,049 0.70% 1,195 0.70% 79.00% 13.90%
Asian or Pacific Islander 886 0.80% 1,110 1.00% 1,828 1.30% 2,065 1.30% 25.30% 13.00%
Some Other Race 10,052 9.40% 14,124 12.20% 17,151 12.10% 19,546 12.20% 40.50% 14.00%
Two or More Races     2,231 1.90% 3,267 2.30% 3,747 2.30%   14.70%
                     
Hispanic Ethnicity 22,779 21.40% 33,676 29.00% 54,533 38.50% 66,272 41.20% 47.80% 21.50%
                     
Marital Status          
                  Percent Change
  1990 Census   2000 Census   2011A Estimate   2016 Projection   1990 to 2000 2011 to 2016
Age 15+ Population 77,654   87,329   108,346   122,926   12.50% 13.50%
  Married, Spouse Present 49,135 63.30% 50,808 58.20% 63,228 58.40% 71,885 58.50% 3.40% 13.70%
  Married, Spouse Absent 1,768 2.30% 3,700 4.20% 4,621 4.30% 5,256 4.30% 109.30% 13.70%
  Divorced 7,238 9.30% 8,875 10.20% 10,811 10.00% 12,198 9.90% 22.60% 12.80%
  Widowed 4,595 5.90% 5,274 6.00% 6,354 5.90% 7,201 5.90% 14.80% 13.30%
  Never Married 14,915 19.20% 18,672 21.40% 23,332 21.50% 26,386 21.50% 25.20% 13.10%
                     
Educational Attainment          
                  Percent Change
  1990 Census   2000 Census   2011A Estimate   2016 Projection   1990 to 2000 2011 to 2016
Age 25+ Population 64,134   70,737   87,323   100,431   10.30% 15.00%
 Grade K - 8 6,501 10.10% 4,995 7.10% 7,998 9.20% 9,108 9.10% -23.20% 13.90%
 Grade 9 - 12 8,335 13.00% 8,188 11.60% 8,792 10.10% 9,429 9.40% -1.80% 7.20%
 High School Graduate 14,429 22.50% 16,228 22.90% 22,958 26.30% 27,845 27.70% 12.50% 21.30%
 Some College, No Degree 14,717 23.00% 17,891 25.30% 20,390 23.40% 22,599 22.50% 21.60% 10.80%
 Associates Degree 3,202 5.00% 4,334 6.10% 5,839 6.70% 6,964 6.90% 35.40% 19.30%
 Bachelor's Degree 12,528 19.50% 13,037 18.40% 15,419 17.70% 17,484 17.40% 4.10% 13.40%
 Graduate Degree 4,415 6.90% 4,534 6.40% 5,923 6.80% 7,002 7.00% 2.70% 18.20%
 

Income Summary-Midland County 

Population Demographics
                  Percent Change
  1990 Census   2000 Census   2011A Estimate   2016 Projection   1990 to 2000 2011 to 2016
Total Households 38,919   42,745   52,601   59,618   9.80% 13.30%
                     
Households By Income
                  Percent Change
  1990 Census   2000 Census   2011A Estimate   2016 Projection   1990 to 2000 2011 to 2016
$0 - $9,999 5,561 14.30% 4,003 9.40% 3,314 6.30% 3,237 5.40% -28.00% -2.30%
$10,000 -$14,999 3,268 8.40% 3,133 7.30% 2,748 5.20% 2,837 4.80% -4.10% 3.20%
$15,000 - $19,999 3,487 9.00% 3,128 7.30% 2,329 4.40% 2,166 3.60% -10.30% -7.00%
$20,000 - $24,999 3,488 9.00% 2,985 7.00% 2,758 5.20% 2,816 4.70% -14.40% 2.10%
$25,000 - $29,999 2,742 7.00% 3,142 7.40% 2,856 5.40% 2,857 4.80% 14.60% 0.00%
$30,000 - $34,999 2,804 7.20% 2,776 6.50% 3,074 5.80% 3,361 5.60% -1.00% 9.30%
$35,000 - $39,999 2,730 7.00% 2,626 6.10% 2,188 4.20% 2,090 3.50% -3.80% -4.50%
$40,000 - $49,999 4,407 11.30% 4,209 9.80% 5,016 9.50% 5,556 9.30% -4.50% 10.80%
$50,000 - $59,999 3,044 7.80% 3,591 8.40% 4,060 7.70% 4,448 7.50% 18.00% 9.60%
$60,000 - $74,999 3,146 8.10% 4,200 9.80% 5,326 10.10% 6,067 10.20% 33.50% 13.90%
$75,000 - $99,999 2,252 5.80% 3,866 9.00% 6,047 11.50% 7,355 12.30% 71.70% 21.60%
$100,000 - $124,999 821 2.10% 2,032 4.80% 4,537 8.60% 5,905 9.90% 147.50% 30.20%
$125,000 - $149,999 345 0.90% 1,046 2.40% 2,282 4.30% 2,874 4.80% 203.20% 25.90%
$150,000 + 862 2.20% 2,008 4.70% 6,060 11.50% 8,049 13.50% 132.90% 32.80%
                     
Average Hhld Income $42,141   $54,543   $81,905   $93,327   29.40% 13.90%
Median Hhld Income $31,348   $39,161   $54,806   $60,891   24.90% 11.10%
Per Capita Income $15,418   $20,097   $31,002   $35,101   30.30% 13.20%
                     
Disposable Household Income
                     
          Percent Change          
  2011A Estimate   2016 Projection   2011 to 2016          
$ 0 - $9,999 3,653 6.90% 3,586 6.00% -1.80%          
$ 10,000 - $19,999 5,390 10.20% 5,315 8.90% -1.40%          
$ 20,000 - $29,999 7,301 13.90% 7,545 12.70% 3.30%          
$ 30,000 - $39,999 6,189 11.80% 6,462 10.80% 4.40%          
$ 40,000 - $49,999 5,994 11.40% 6,653 11.20% 11.00%          
$ 50,000 - $59,999 4,926 9.40% 5,624 9.40% 14.20%          
$ 60,000 - $74,999 5,750 10.90% 6,980 11.70% 21.40%          
$ 75,000 - $99,999 5,571 10.60% 7,179 12.00% 28.90%          
$100,000 - $124,999 2,721 5.20% 3,475 5.80% 27.70%          
$125,000 - $149,999 1,614 3.10% 2,088 3.50% 29.40%          
$150,000 + 3,490 6.60% 4,708 7.90% 34.90%          
                     
Median Hhld Disposable Income $45,905   $50,413   9.80%          
  
 

 Population Summary-Midland CBSA

Population Demographics
                  Percent Change
  1990 Census   2000 Census   2011A Estimate   2016 Projection   1990 to 2000 2011 to 2016
Total Population 106,611   116,009   141,674   160,903   8.80% 13.60%
Total Households 38,919   42,745   52,601   59,618   9.80% 13.30%
                     
Population by Gender:                    
Male 51,758 48.60% 56,032 48.30% 68,839 48.60% 78,202 48.60% 8.30% 13.60%
Female 54,853 51.50% 59,977 51.70% 72,836 51.40% 82,702 51.40% 9.30% 13.50%
                     
Population by Race and Ethnicity
                  Percent Change
  1990 Census   2000 Census   2011A Estimate   2016 Projection   1990 to 2000 2011 to 2016
White 86,978 81.60% 89,702 77.30% 108,937 76.90% 123,493 76.80% 3.10% 13.40%
Black 8,282 7.80% 8,101 7.00% 9,441 6.70% 10,861 6.80% -2.20% 15.00%
American Indian or Alaska Native 414 0.40% 741 0.60% 1,049 0.70% 1,195 0.70% 79.00% 13.90%
Asian or Pacific Islander 886 0.80% 1,110 1.00% 1,828 1.30% 2,065 1.30% 25.30% 13.00%
Some Other Race 10,052 9.40% 14,124 12.20% 17,151 12.10% 19,546 12.20% 40.50% 14.00%
Two or More Races     2,231 1.90% 3,267 2.30% 3,747 2.30%   14.70%
                     
Hispanic Ethnicity 22,779 21.40% 33,676 29.00% 54,533 38.50% 66,272 41.20% 47.80% 21.50%
                     
Marital Status
                  Percent Change
  1990 Census   2000 Census   2011A Estimate   2016 Projection   1990 to 2000 2011 to 2016
Age 15+ Population 77,654   87,329   108,346   122,926   12.50% 13.50%
  Married, Spouse Present 49,135 63.30% 50,808 58.20% 63,228 58.40% 71,885 58.50% 3.40% 13.70%
  Married, Spouse Absent 1,768 2.30% 3,700 4.20% 4,621 4.30% 5,256 4.30% 109.30% 13.70%
  Divorced 7,238 9.30% 8,875 10.20% 10,811 10.00% 12,198 9.90% 22.60% 12.80%
  Widowed 4,595 5.90% 5,274 6.00% 6,354 5.90% 7,201 5.90% 14.80% 13.30%
  Never Married 14,915 19.20% 18,672 21.40% 23,332 21.50% 26,386 21.50% 25.20% 13.10%
                     
Educational Attainment
                  Percent Change
  1990 Census   2000 Census   2011A Estimate   2016 Projection   1990 to 2000 2011 to 2016
Age 25+ Population 64,134   70,737   87,323   100,431   10.30% 15.00%
  Grade K - 8 6,501 10.10% 4,995 7.10% 7,998 9.20% 9,108 9.10% -23.20% 13.90%
  Grade 9 - 12 8,335 13.00% 8,188 11.60% 8,792 10.10% 9,429 9.40% -1.80% 7.20%
  High School Graduate 14,429 22.50% 16,228 22.90% 22,958 26.30% 27,845 27.70% 12.50% 21.30%
  Some College, No Degree 14,717 23.00% 17,891 25.30% 20,390 23.40% 22,599 22.50% 21.60% 10.80%
  Associates Degree 3,202 5.00% 4,334 6.10% 5,839 6.70% 6,964 6.90% 35.40% 19.30%
  Bachelor's Degree 12,528 19.50% 13,037 18.40% 15,419 17.70% 17,484 17.40% 4.10% 13.40%
  Graduate Degree 4,415 6.90% 4,534 6.40% 5,923 6.80% 7,002 7.00% 2.70% 18.20%

 

Income Summary-Midland CBSA


Population Demographics
                  Percent Change
  1990 Census   2000 Census   2011A Estimate   2016 Projection   1990 to 2000 2011 to 2016
Total Households 38,919   42,745   52,601   59,618   9.80% 13.30%
                     
Households By Income
                  Percent Change
  1990 Census   2000 Census   2011A Estimate   2016 Projection   1990 to 2000 2011 to 2016
$0 - $9,999 5,561 14.30% 4,003 9.40% 3,314 6.30% 3,237 5.40% -28.00% -2.30%
$10,000 - $14,999 3,268 8.40% 3,133 7.30% 2,748 5.20% 2,837 4.80% -4.10% 3.20%
$15,000 - $19,999 3,487 9.00% 3,128 7.30% 2,329 4.40% 2,166 3.60% -10.30% -7.00%
$20,000 - $24,999 3,488 9.00% 2,985 7.00% 2,758 5.20% 2,816 4.70% -14.40% 2.10%
$25,000 - $29,999 2,742 7.00% 3,142 7.40% 2,856 5.40% 2,857 4.80% 14.60% 0.00%
$30,000 - $34,999 2,804 7.20% 2,776 6.50% 3,074 5.80% 3,361 5.60% -1.00% 9.30%
$35,000 - $39,999 2,730 7.00% 2,626 6.10% 2,188 4.20% 2,090 3.50% -3.80% -4.50%
$40,000 - $49,999 4,407 11.30% 4,209 9.80% 5,016 9.50% 5,556 9.30% -4.50% 10.80%
$50,000 - $59,999 3,044 7.80% 3,591 8.40% 4,060 7.70% 4,448 7.50% 18.00% 9.60%
$60,000 - $74,999 3,146 8.10% 4,200 9.80% 5,326 10.10% 6,067 10.20% 33.50% 13.90%
$75,000 - $99,999 2,252 5.80% 3,866 9.00% 6,047 11.50% 7,355 12.30% 71.70% 21.60%
$100,000 - $124,999 821 2.10% 2,032 4.80% 4,537 8.60% 5,905 9.90% 147.50% 30.20%
$125,000 - $149,999 345 0.90% 1,046 2.40% 2,282 4.30% 2,874 4.80% 203.20% 25.90%
$150,000 + 862 2.20% 2,008 4.70% 6,060 11.50% 8,049 13.50% 132.90% 32.80%
                     
Average Hhld Income $42,141   $54,543   $81,905   $93,327   29.40% 13.90%
Median Hhld Income $31,348   $39,161   $54,806   $60,891   24.90% 11.10%
Per Capita Income $15,418   $20,097   $31,002   $35,101   30.30% 13.20%
                     
Disposable Household Income
                     
          Percent Change          
  2011A Estimate   2016 Projection   2011 to 2016          
$ 0 - $9,999 3,653 6.90% 3,586 6.00% -1.80%          
$ 10,000 - $19,999 5,390 10.20% 5,315 8.90% -1.40%          
$ 20,000 - $29,999 7,301 13.90% 7,545 12.70% 3.30%          
$ 30,000 - $39,999 6,189 11.80% 6,462 10.80% 4.40%          
$ 40,000 - $49,999 5,994 11.40% 6,653 11.20% 11.00%          
$ 50,000 - $59,999 4,926 9.40% 5,624 9.40% 14.20%          
$ 60,000 - $74,999 5,750 10.90% 6,980 11.70% 21.40%          
$ 75,000 - $99,999 5,571 10.60% 7,179 12.00% 28.90%          
$100,000 - $124,999 2,721 5.20% 3,475 5.80% 27.70%          
$125,000 - $149,999 1,614 3.10% 2,088 3.50% 29.40%          
$150,000 + 3,490 6.60% 4,708 7.90% 34.90%          
                     
Median Hhld Disposable Income $45,905   $50,413   9.80%          
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Permian Basin History

Midland History

In 1880, the Texas Pacific Railroad began to lay tracks westward from Fort Worth at about the same time that the Southern Pacific began building east from El Paso. The place where the tracks met became known as Midway. Later, the name was changed to Midland.  
 
Prior to WWI, Midland was a prosperous railroad town serving the surrounding ranching community. However, on May 27, 1923, the future of Midland would change with the discovery of oil. At 6:00 a.m., just 70 miles southeast of Midland, the Santa Rita No. 1 blew, changing the history of Midland, Texas.
 
Today, Midland is a thriving community in the heart of the the Permian Basin oil region. Home to more than 20% of the nation’s oil reserves, Midland regularly supplies more than 60% of all oil and gas produced in Texas. In fact, outside of Houston, no other area in the US plays a more important role in the nation’s energy industry than the cities of Midland and Odessa. 
 
Midland, Texas has been nicknamed the "Tall City" because of the impressive downtown buildings that can be seen for miles on the horizon when approaching the City.  The "Sky's the Limit" has been a city motto for decades and has been referenced by former President George W. Bush. 
 
The city is proud to be the hometown of former First Lady Laura Bush and the former home of two U.S. Presidents, George H. Bush and George W. Bush. 
 

 

Climate

The Midland-Odessa region is on the southern extension of the South Plains of Texas. The terrain is level with only slight occasional undulations.

The climate is typical of a semi-arid region. The vegetation of the area consists mostly of native grasses and a few trees, mostly of the mesquite variety.

Daytime temperatures are quite hot in the summer, but there is a large diurnal range of temperature and most nights are comfortable. The temperature drops below 32 degrees in the fall about mid-November and the last temperature below 32 degrees in spring comes early in April.

Winters are characterized by cold periods followed by rapid warming. Cold frontal passages followed by chilly weather for two or three days. Cloudiness is at a minimum. Summers are hot and dry with numerous small convective showers.

The prevailing wind direction in this area is from the southeast. This, together with the upslope flow of the terrain from the same direction, causes occasional low cloudiness and drizzle during winter and spring months. Snow is infrequent. Maximum temperatures during the summer months frequently are from 2 to 6 degrees cooler than those at places 100 miles southeast, due to cooling effect of the upslope winds.

Very low humidities are conducive to personal comfort, because even though summer afternoon temperatures are frequently above 90 degrees, the low humidity with resultant rapid evaporation, has a cooling effect. The climate of the area is generally quite pleasant with the most disagreeable weather concentrated in the late winter and spring months.
Source: National Weather Service

 

Month High Low
January 56.3° 27.6°
February 55.6° 31.9°
March 70.3° 39.0°
April 76.6° 50.1°
May 85.7° 57.7°
June 97.4° 70.7°
July 89.0° 70.4°
August 97.5° 69.9°
September 88.7° 64.0°
October 81.5° 50.6°
November 69.6° 36.4°
December 63.3° 30.8°

 

State Government

 

Texas has cultivated a business climate second to none, consistently attracting employers seeking a better place to start or expand their businesses. 

The State of Texas is actively involved in economic development. Texas Legislature has established and consistently funded tools to attract and create Texas jobs by providing competitive incentives that keeps Texas in the forefront of new industry and technology.

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County Government

Midland County serves as the county seat of Midland, Texas.   The Midland Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area is comprised of the city of Midland and Midland County.   The county is served by a county judge and four commissioners.

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Midland County Courthouse

City Government

 

The Charter for the City of Midland was submitted to the City Council by the Charter Committee on August 22, 1940, and was adopted by election on November 5, 1940.  The Charter is the formal document adopted by Midland, as a home rule city, to provide the full power of local self-government.  It describes the city’s governmental and proprietary powers; defines its form of government; establishes its administrative structure; establishes the authority for annexation of land; granting of franchises and other functions; and provides for controls such as initiative, referendum, and recall. 
The City of Midland is served by Mayor Wes Perry in addition to six representatives on the City Council.
City Council 2010

(Top left) Jerry Morales At-Large, Michael Trost District Four, John James District Three, Jeff Sparks District One, (Bottom left) Vicky Hailey District Two, Mayor Wes Perry, Scott Dufford At-Large.

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Helpful Links

Local

City of Midland
Midland Chamber of Commerce
Midland Hispanic Chamber
Midland Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
UTPB Small Business Development Center
Midland College Business & Economic Development Center
West Texas U.S. Export Assistance Center
Live Downtown Midland

County

Midland County
Midland Central Appraisal District 

School District  

Midland ISD
Greenwood ISD

Colleges & Universities

Midland College
University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Odessa College
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Economic Development

Office of the Governor-Economic Development & Tourism
Texas Wide Open for Business
TexasOne Program
Development Alliance

Regional

High Ground of Texas
Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission

State

Texas Attorney General
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Texas Ahead

Transportation

Midland International Airport
MOTRAN - La Entrada al Pacifico
EZ Rider
Union Pacific Railroad
Texas Department of Transportation
Ports to Plains Trade Corridor

Workforce

Texas Workforce Commission
Make Midland Home
Workforce Solutions of the Permian Basin

Demographics

Texas Quick Facts from the U.S. Census Bureau 
Texas Industry Profiles
Tracer 2
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Texas State Data Center
Office of the State Demographer
U.S. Department of Labor

Visitors

Midland Convention & Visitors Bureau

Healthcare

Midland Memorial Hospital
BCA-Permian Basin

Real Estate

Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University
Permian Basin Board of Realtors
Apartment Finder
Permian Basin Home Builders Association

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quality of Life

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Cultural Amenities

The "sky's the limit" spirit can be felt in the vibrant city of Midland, TX from the "tall city" of downtown to the bright lights of the sports stadium.  Midland is waiting to entertain with a wide array of culture,  legendary creativity and sports enthusiasm that puts Midland on the map. 

 

 The 108,500 square foot Wagner Noel Center is an $89 million project that includes funding of an $8 million endowment to support ongoing programs, maintenance and operations.

Live Performance Art:

Arts Assembly of Midland 

Live On Stage Series

 McCormick Art Gallery

Midland Community Theater

Midland Festival Ballet

Midland-Odessa Symphony and Chorale

Summer Mummers

Summer Sunday Lawn Concerts

Cultural Amenities: 

Blakemore Planetarium

Brown-Dorsey Medallion Home

CAF Airpower Museum

George W. Bush Childhood Home

Midland County Historical Museum

Midland Downtown Lions Club Fire Museum

Museum of the Southwest

The Nita Stewart Haley Memorial Library and J. Evetts Haley History Center

Permian Basin Petroleum Museum

Scarborough-Linebery House

Sibley Nature Center

 

Recreation:

AMF Midland Park Lanes

Beal Park

Boys and Girls Club of Midland

Green Acres Miniature Golf

KC's Nutty Roller

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center

Midland Paintball, Inc.

Putt-Putt Fun Center

William-Sam Memorial Skate Park

Y of Midland

Sand Volleyball Courts:

Hildago Park

Martin Luther King Park

Ulmer Park

4C Stables Inc.

Skyline Farm

Elaine McGruder Stables

Permian Basin Cycling Association

Hammerfest USCF Road Race & Hill Climb

Golf Courses and Practice Ranges:

Green Tree Country Club

Hogan Park Golf Course

Midland Country Club

Nueva Vista Golf Course

Ranchland Hills Country Club

Masters Golf 

Tee-Off Practice Range

Tennis:

Green Tree Country Club

Lee High School

Midland College Tennis Center

Midland Country Club

Midland High School

Racquet Club of Midland

Water Sports/Swimming:

COM Aquatics, Inc.

Doug Russell Aquatic Center

Family Scuba Center

Stovall's Scuba & Travel Center

Washington Aquatic Facility

Senior Recreation:

Midland Senior Center

Southeast Community Center at Washington Park

Sports Associations:

COM Aquatics Inc.: Swim Team & Dive Team

Dust Devil Divers

Flatlanders Ski & Snowboard Club

Greater Midland Football League

Midland Junior Baseball Association

Midland "Mad Dog" Rugby Football Club

Midland Recreational Soccer League

Midland Shooters Association

Midland Soccer Association

Midland Softball Association

Midland United Girls Softball Association

Permian Basin Running Club

Texas Cricket Club

United Soccer

West Texas BMX

 

Professional Sports:

Midland RockHounds Baseball (Citibank Ballpark)

Odessa Jackalopes Hockey

SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo

West Texas Roughnecks Indoor Football

West Texas United Sockers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Education

Midland is proud to offer a high quality education system, as well as post-secondary resources, such as the The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Midland College - and its Advanced Technology Center, and the Petroleum Professional Development Center.

Midland Independent School District has the unique honor of educating the future, which includes 21,000 students on 36 campuses.   Midland students are given the opportunity to participate in Early Childhood Programs, Magnet Schools, Advanced Placement/Honors Courses and Extracurricular Programs.

In addition to public schools Midland offers a wide range of private school options for parents to consider.
The following is a list of schools offering private instruction:

Bynum School
The Hillander School
Midland Christian School
St. Ann's School
Trinity School of Midland
 

Midland College is one of only three community colleges in Texas approved to offer a bachelor's degree, in addition to the associate degrees and certificates offered in more than 50 programs of study, serving over 7,000 credit students each semester.

Midland College offers a unique scholarship opportunity to students through the Legacy Scholarship, providing tuition-free education to eligible Midland County high school graduates who attend Midland College. 

The continuing-education programs at Midland College serves more than 6,000 community members each year. 

The Midland College Advanced Technology Center  (ATC) features cutting-edge facilities and equipment to ensure that it can meet and exceed the technology training needs of the community.  The ATC is designed to deliver workforce-education programs to support the development of a skilled technical workforce for the area.

Midland College's Petroleum Professional Development Center(PPDC) is a state of the educational facility designed specifically for the energy industry.  The PPDC serves geoscientists, engineers, landmen, accountants and field operations personnel offering industrial and technological updates to professionals in the energy industry.  The PPDC is one of only seven mid-career training centers worldwide recognized by the American Association of Petroleum Geologists.

Texas Tech Health Science Center is located on the campus of Midland College.  The graduate program awards a Master of Physician Assistant Studies.

University of Texas of the Permian Basin (UTPB) is a member of The University of Texas System, providing bachelor and master degrees.  A recent collaboration with UT San Antonio allows UTPB to now offer a doctoral degree as well as leadership training and research. 

 

 

 

Healthcare

Midland Memorial Hospital

Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH) has successfully grown to meet the needs of a growing and dynamic community.  The hospital has undergone numerous expansions and introduced many innovative programs, such as the Heart Institute, Stroke Task Force and various rehabilitation programs.  The hospital is staffed by 204 active physicians with 46 specialties represented and 320 licensed beds.  Additional campuses offer supplementary programs and services, including treatments for cancer at the Allison Cancer Center, women's and children's health care services at the West Campus and various outpatient programs offered at both the Main Campus and West Campus as well as two full service emergency departments.

In 2009 the voters of Midland changed the face of health care in the region by approving the issuance of $115 million in general obligation bonds to fund the construction of a new patient tower.  This was a strong statement from the community that in spite of healthcare reform and changes and a downturn in the nations economy excellent healthcare in Midland is a priority to the citizens.  

Furthering the spirit of giving that is the fabric of Midland the Midland Memorial Foundations fundraising efforts are succeeding with the Campaign for Tomorrow's $60 million goal now within reach.  Current expansions are coming in under budget and is expected to be completed in late 2012.  

Midland Memorial Hospital has been recognized repeatedly for providing award winning care.  The American Heart Association's Heart Failure Gold Plus Award was given to MMH, the first and only recipient in West Texas to receive such an honor.  Additional awards include the Gold Award For Heart Attack Care from the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology and has been named one of the nations Top 25 Connected Healthcare Facilities by Health Imaging and IT Magazine. 

 

Texas Tech Physicians of the Permian Basin 

Texas Tech Physicians of the Permian Basin brings to Midland the mission of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center mission of providing quality health care, education, and research in the Permian Basin.  The facility houses faculty family medicine, internal medicine, behavioral health, and obstetrics and gynecology practices.  It is also home to the Jenna Welch Women's Center of the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health. 

 

Residential Housing

MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE INFORMATION
                       
Single Family Homes in Midland                      
                       
  December   January   February
Status 2009 2010 2011   2009 2010 2011   2010 2011 2012
Active 512 441 239   492 405 218   485 362 180
Under Contract 132 173 176   134 164 239   186 202 260
Sold Within 90 Days 338 320 386   302 320 343   263 323 367
Average DOM                       
   of all the above   79 65   87  79 63   85 75 59

 

New Residential Permits Issued - Midland, Texas    
                         
  2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
                         
January 13 26 19 27 24 39 40 37 27 30 42 44
February 13 20 28 29 23 36 49 45 18 32 37 41
March 15 15 20 27 31 40 44 64 33 52 50  
April 15 26 17 32 35 44 56 57 22 38 64  
May 18 15 32 29 37 52 37 64 30 37 54  
June 23 19 24 25 37 36 48 49 40 29 76  
July 13 11 28 18 34 28 35 31 26 21 49  
August 17 24 22 27 31 49 47 33 33 83 40  
September 12 18 19 25 44 33 44 29 31 7 45  
October 8 16 18 18 28 47 45 32 26 17 44  
November 13 13 22 20 35 38 41 22 26 34 42  
December 15 39 17 18 33 28 28 22 26 16 25  
                         
TOTAL 175 242 266 295 392 470 514 485 338 396 568 85
                         
MONTHLY                        
AVERAGE 14.6 20.2 22.2 24.6 32.7 39.2 42.8 40.4 28.2 33 47.3 56.6
                         
% INCREASE 13% 38% 10% 11% 33% 20% 9% -6% -30% 17% 43% 20%

 

Jane Wolf, ABR, CRS, GRI
Legacy Real Estate
www.Midland-Odessa-Homes.com
jane@ janewolf.com