Midland City, Alabama

About Midland City

Set in the southeastern part of Alabama, Midland City is a small town, home to 2,305 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Midland City is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.06 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 380 residents per square mile.

📰 Midland City News Today

• Douglas Lamar Parker Rickey Stokes News · Aug 13
• Joe Mack Creamer Obituary Apr 11, 2026 Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home · Apr 11
• One injured in Midland City shooting after family argument WTVY · Apr 6
• David E. Jenkins Obituary Feb 1, 2026 wrightfuneralhomeandcrematory.com · Feb 1
• UPDATE: Person of interest in Midland City shooting arrested, received arrest warrant for attempted murder WDHN · Apr 6

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Midland City Unique

• The only place in America named Midland City — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Midland City

• Mary's Sandwich Shop — sandwich
• The Shrimp Boat — seafood

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Midland City

• Dale County High School
• Midland City Elementary School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Midland City

🏘️ Nearby Communities