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Medina

Minnesota · 6,837 residents · 25.551 sq mi
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Medina is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $156,563. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $547,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 113% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,837
+71%since 2000
from 4,005 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.3
+6%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Medina
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.2%(423)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.6%(591)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.8%(601)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.1%(551)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.1%(282)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 346.5%(443)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4414.4%(982)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.9%(1,016)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.6%(928)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.7%(594)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.8%(325)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.5%(101)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$156,563
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,847 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$83,221
+69%since 2000
from $49,127 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services13.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$547,900
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $237,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,355
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $594 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
7.9% rent
Afford Score
3.5
−8%since 2009
from 3.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Medina on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(3,877)
Black0.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(33)
Asian1.2%(48)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(5,516)
Black2.2%(148)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(164)
Asian10.4%(708)
Other3.3%(222)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Asian Indian6.2%(403)
Chinese3.1%(206)
Ancestry
German32.8%(2,150)
Irish13.6%(893)
Norwegian10.7%(703)
English10.2%(670)
Polish6.4%(418)
Swedish6%(393)
Italian4.5%(292)
French2.9%(190)
Scottish2.9%(187)
American2.5%(164)
Serbian1.6%(107)
Hungarian1.5%(98)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
Palestinian1.1%(73)
Finnish1%(65)
Danish0.9%(60)
Czech0.9%(58)
Slovak0.8%(55)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(49)
Lithuanian0.7%(45)
Canadian0.7%(44)
Russian0.5%(33)
British0.4%(24)
Welsh0.3%(22)
Dutch0.3%(20)
Slovene0.2%(13)
Ukrainian0.2%(13)
Swiss0.2%(11)
Croatian0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.1%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 44.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
35.3%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+70%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.6%
−95.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married23.2%(591)
Married66.2%(1,687)
Widowed1.8%(46)
Divorced8.8%(225)
Women 15+
Never married21.4%(537)
Married67.6%(1,697)
Widowed6.2%(156)
Divorced4.8%(121)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medina, Minnesota?

Medina, Minnesota has about 6,837 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Medina, Minnesota?

The typical household in Medina, Minnesota earns about $156,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Medina, Minnesota expensive?

In Medina, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $547,900, and the typical rent is about $1,355 a month.

How educated are people in Medina, Minnesota?

About 64.1% of adults age 25 and over in Medina, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Medina, Minnesota?

About 3.3% of people in Medina, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Medina, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Medina, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,741 residents, a change of about 121 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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