Midway, Georgia
Seal of Georgia
Midway · Liberty County, Georgia
Population 2,173 (est. 2026: ~2,200)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + 0.55% annual growth projection

Midway, Georgia

Liberty County, Georgia · Population 2,141

Midway sits along U.S. Highway 17 in coastal Liberty County, roughly halfway between Savannah and Brunswick — a position that gave the town its name. This is old Georgia. The Midway Church, a colonial-era congregation that produced two signers of the Declaration of Independence, still stands here. Today the town is a small, family-oriented community in the orbit of Fort Stewart, the massive Army installation that defines much of Liberty County's economy and demographic character. With a median age of 33 and nearly 29 percent of the population under 18, Midway skews young — a profile that reflects both the military connection and the families it draws.

People & Demographics

Midway's population of 2,453 (ACS 2022 estimate) is racially mixed in roughly equal measure: 1,097 residents identify as white and 1,042 as Black, with 36 Asian residents and 281 Hispanic or Latino residents of any race. That diversity reflects Liberty County broadly, which has long been one of Georgia's more integrated counties due to its military presence.

The town has 817 occupied households averaging 2.93 people — above the typical Georgia household size, consistent with the younger, family-heavy demographic. Of those households, 584 are family households. Children under 18 number 715, representing about 29 percent of the population.

Economy & Employment

The median household income in Midway is $69,750, which is competitive for rural coastal Georgia. Per capita income sits at $29,269. Of the 1,269 residents in the labor force, 76 are unemployed — an unemployment rate of roughly 6 percent. Liberty County's economic engine is Fort Stewart, and many Midway residents work in or around the installation in military, civilian, or contractor roles.

416 residents fall below the poverty line, representing about 17 percent of the population — a figure that warrants attention even in a relatively income-stable community.

Housing

Midway has 972 total housing units, of which 817 are occupied and 155 sit vacant — a vacancy rate of about 16 percent. Owner-occupied units number 539; renters occupy 278 units, putting the ownership share at roughly 66 percent of occupied housing.

The median home value is $213,400. Median gross rent runs $943 per month. Both figures are relatively moderate by Georgia coastal standards, where proximity to Savannah and the Brunswick/Golden Isles market has pushed prices higher in recent years. For families tied to Fort Stewart who want to own rather than live on post, Midway offers accessible entry points.

Schools

Two public schools serve Midway and the surrounding area:

Both schools are part of the Liberty County School System. High school students feed into Liberty County High School.

Getting Around

Midway is car-dependent. Of 1,177 workers, 985 drive alone and 91 carpool. Zero residents commute by public transit. Nine walk to work, and 92 work from home. The aggregate travel time across all workers totals 30,210 minutes, working out to an average one-way commute of roughly 26 minutes — consistent with driving to Hinesville, Fort Stewart, or points toward Savannah.

There is no local transit infrastructure. Anyone relocating to Midway without a vehicle will find the town difficult to navigate.

Healthcare

Two hospital facilities serve Liberty County residents:

For providers practicing in Midway, the CMS NPI Registry can be searched directly: NPI Registry — Midway, GA

Library

The Midway-Riceboro Library serves the community and can be reached at (912) 456-9261. It is part of the Coastal Regional Library System, which connects branches across Liberty and surrounding counties.

Parks & Recreation

Two National Park Service sites sit within reasonable driving distance:

The Fort Pulaski Visitor Center is 36.2 miles from Midway; Fort Frederica's Visitor Center is 40.5 miles out. The Georgia coast also offers access to the Altamaha River corridor, barrier island beaches, and multiple state wildlife management areas within Liberty County.

Natural Hazards

Liberty County has accumulated 15 FEMA disaster and emergency declarations since 1998 — a record that reflects the county's direct exposure to Atlantic hurricane tracks and coastal storm surge. The list includes:

That is a striking concentration of storm-related emergencies. Anyone moving to Midway should have a serious hurricane preparedness plan, including evacuation routes, and should understand flood zone designations for any property under consideration.

Government & Municipal Code

Midway's municipal code is published through Municode and is publicly accessible at library.municode.com/ga/midway.

Note: Midway does not have a locally adopted building code on file with this publisher. Residents dealing with construction or permitting questions should confirm applicable codes directly with Liberty County or the city.

Weather

Current forecasts and active alerts for Midway:

The nearest weather observation station is Midway Georgia, approximately 1.8 miles from the town center. The coastal location means high humidity, hot summers, and a hurricane season that runs June through November and demands consistent attention.

References

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)