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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Medina

Texas · 2,960 residents · 1.77 sq mi
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With 2,960 people, Medina is a city in Texas. 48.1% of locals live below the federal poverty line. The median age is 22.5, younger than the US median of 35.2. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 24% national rate. 85% of homes are owner-occupied. Home values have more than doubled since 2009, reaching $29,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 22.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 153%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,960
+13%vs 2009
vs 2,627 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Median age
22.5
+7%vs 2009
vs 21.1 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Land area
1.77 sq mi
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K2000201020202024Medina
20244K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 511.6%(342)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 913.9%(412)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 1410.7%(318)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 1910%(297)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 247.9%(234)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.7%(436)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4412.7%(375)
US avg: 16%
45 to 547.1%(210)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 644.9%(144)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 743.5%(104)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 842.2%(64)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.8%(24)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,453
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $14,543 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$6,342
−19%vs 2009
vs $7,826 in 2009
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
48.1%
−13.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 61.3% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$29,000
+153%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $14,300 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$401
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $486 in 2009
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
84.8%
+23.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 61.1% in 2009
15.2% rent
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino98.9%(2,599)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic6.2%(183)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino93.5%(2,768)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican90.3%(3,814)
Spaniard0.3%(13)
Ancestry
American1.2%(52)
Austrian0.4%(17)
Irish0.4%(17)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
−2.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 8.1% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
39.9%
+3.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 36.9% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.7%(242)
Married64.5%(586)
Widowed5.4%(49)
Divorced3.4%(31)
Women 15+
Never married20.5%(185)
Married68.4%(618)
Widowed5.9%(53)
Divorced5.2%(47)
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Section 09

Health coverage

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

Uninsured
41.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2013
from 49.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
14.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
6.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
7.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
36.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
20.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
40.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(29)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 29 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medina, Texas?

Medina, Texas has about 2,960 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Medina, Texas?

The typical household in Medina, Texas earns about $24,453 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Medina, Texas expensive?

In Medina, Texas, the median home is worth about $29,000, and the typical rent is about $401 a month.

How educated are people in Medina, Texas?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Medina, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Medina, Texas?

About 48.1% of people in Medina, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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