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Medina

Texas · 3,953 residents · 1.773 sq mi
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Medina has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,627. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $73,300. At a median age of 28.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 55% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,953
+34%since 2000
from 2,960 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,230 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 1,669 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.2
+25%since 2000
from 22.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K2000201020202024Medina
20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,627
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,453 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,026
+121%since 2000
from $6,342 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
47.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 48.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing17.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade15.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Information3%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,300
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$520
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+116%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.2%(183)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino93.5%(2,768)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.7%(435)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(82)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino97.6%(3,860)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.5%(216)
Diversity Score
5
−63%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
59.0%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 39.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.4%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2011
from 46.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
31.6%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
40.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2013
from 50.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medina, Texas?

Medina, Texas has about 3,953 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Medina, Texas?

The typical household in Medina, Texas earns about $28,627 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 $73,300, and the typical rent is about $520 a month.

How educated are people in Medina, Texas?

About 8.6% 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 47.8% of people in Medina, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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