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Medina

Ohio · 26,678 residents · 11.583 sq mi
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Medina is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,650. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $170,200. Households here earn about 28% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,678
+6%since 2000
from 25,139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,303 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 2,170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
+10%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K21K23K25K27K1990201020202024Medina
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,650
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,226 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,079
+25%since 2000
from $21,709 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$743
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $628 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
33.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+2%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(23,607)
Black2.7%(687)
Hispanic / Latino1%(252)
Asian0.7%(186)
Other0%
Diversity Score11%(2,764)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(24,601)
Black3.1%(815)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(480)
Asian0.9%(240)
Other2.6%(692)
Diversity Score19.6%(5,239)
Diversity Score
20
+79%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 32.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+42%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.9%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medina, Ohio?

Medina, Ohio has about 26,678 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Medina, Ohio?

The typical household in Medina, Ohio earns about $60,650 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Medina, Ohio expensive?

In Medina, Ohio, the median home is worth about $170,200, and the typical rent is about $743 a month.

How educated are people in Medina, Ohio?

About 33.5% of adults age 25 and over in Medina, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Medina, Ohio?

About 11.1% of people in Medina, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Medina, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Medina, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,447 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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