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Medina

Ohio · 26,094 residents · 11.583 sq mi
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Medina has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,691. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $176,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,094
+4%since 2000
from 25,139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,253 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+20%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K21K23K25K27K1990201020202024Medina
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,691
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,226 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,316
+63%since 2000
from $21,709 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,100
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$851
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $628 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
34.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(22,737)
Black3.4%(896)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(871)
Asian0.9%(230)
Other2.4%(624)
Diversity Score24.1%(6,292)
Diversity Score
24
+119%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 32.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+48%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.3%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medina, Ohio?

Medina, Ohio has about 26,094 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Medina, Ohio?

The typical household in Medina, Ohio earns about $66,691 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 $176,100, and the typical rent is about $851 a month.

How educated are people in Medina, Ohio?

About 35.1% 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 8.2% 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 6,863 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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