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Medina

New York · 6,065 residents · 3.299 sq mi
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Medina has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,621. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,500. Households here earn about 29% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,065
−5%since 2000
from 6,415 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,838 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,945 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+9%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Medina
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,621
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,300 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,995
+24%since 2000
from $16,138 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.5%
−22.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−12%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(5,144)
Black6.2%(377)
Hispanic / Latino5%(304)
Asian0.7%(42)
Other3.5%(211)
Diversity Score34.5%(2,093)
Diversity Score
35
+26%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+19%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.0%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medina, New York?

Medina, New York has about 6,065 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Medina, New York earns about $39,621 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 $68,500, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Medina, New York?

About 15.7% 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 18.2% 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 621 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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