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Medina

New York · 5,855 residents (2025 est.) · 3.299 sq mi
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Medina has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,231. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,200. Households here earn about 31% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,770
−10%since 2000
from 6,415 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,749 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,945 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.2
+7%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,855 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Medina
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,231
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,300 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,147
+93%since 2000
from $16,138 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
−9%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$906
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.3%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−7%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(5,523)
Black7.4%(472)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(246)
Asian0.5%(35)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.3%(1,751)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(5,246)
Black2.3%(134)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(76)
Asian1.6%(91)
Other3.9%(223)
Diversity Score21.4%(1,233)
Diversity Score
21
−22%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.9%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.2%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2012
from 19.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2017
from 78.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medina, New York?

Medina, New York has about 5,770 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Medina, New York?

The typical household in Medina, New York earns about $59,231 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Medina, New York expensive?

In Medina, New York, the median home is worth about $107,200, and the typical rent is about $906 a month.

How educated are people in Medina, New York?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Medina, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Medina, New York?

About 12.3% of people in Medina, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Medina, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Medina, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 916 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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