Midway, North Carolina

Midway, North Carolina
Etymology: Its position between Winston-Salem and Lexington
Nickname: 
"Gateway to Davidson County"
Location of Midway within North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°58′30″N 80°13′14″W / 35.97500°N 80.22056°W / 35.97500; -80.22056
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountiesDavidson
IncorporatedJune 29, 2006
Government
  MayorJohn Byrum
Area
  Total
7.80 sq mi (20.20 km2)
  Land7.80 sq mi (20.20 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
896 ft (273 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
4,742
  Density607.87/sq mi (234.71/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
27107, 27127, 27295
Area code336
GNIS feature ID2424935
Websitewww.midway-nc.gov

Midway is a town in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States. It is located within the township of the same name. As of the 2020 census, Midway had a population of 4,742. Midway is situated approximately 275 metres (902 ft) above sea level. Midway is part of the Piedmont Triad region and is neighbored by the communities of Arcadia (west), Welcome (south), Wallburg (northeast) and Winston-Salem (north). Every autumn, the town hosts the Midway Christmas Parade in celebration of the coming Christmas season.