The Midland Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the
United States Census Bureau
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, is an area consisting of one county –
Midland – in
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, anchored by the city of
Midland. As of the
2020 census, the MSA had a population of 169,983.
The Midland Metropolitan Statistical Area is also a component of the Midland–
Odessa
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Combined Statistical Area, which covers two counties (Midland and
Ector) and had a population of 335,154 as of 2020.
[US Census, 2020 Census Report, Quick Facts, Ector County https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/ectorcountytexas]
Counties
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Midland
Communities
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Greenwood (unincorporated)
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City of Midland (Principal City; small portion in
Martin County)
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City of Odessa (mostly in
Ector County)
See also
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Texas census statistical areas
References
Metropolitan areas of Texas
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