A large share of the statewide count comes from populous counties
Midland County reported 394 marijuana arrests in 2025, the #23 county total in the state source. Its population-adjusted rate was 209.7 per 100,000, which ranked #80. Count and rate answer different questions, so both belong in the record.
Three years in view
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 568 | 565 | 318.0 |
| 2024 | 468 | 463 | 254.2 |
| 2025 | 394 | 391 | 209.7 |
What makes up the count
391 of the 394 reported arrests were classified as possession (99.2%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 568 to 394, a change of -30.6%.
How many marijuana arrests did Midland County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 394 marijuana-related arrests for Midland County in 2025. The calculated figure is 209.7 per 100,000 residents.
How should Midland County's rate be interpreted?
It was 59.4% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #80 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
391, or 99.2% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 3 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 30.6% lower in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.