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Medina

Texas · 3,953 residents · 1.77 sq mi
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Medina is home to 3,953 people in Texas. 47.8% of locals live below the federal poverty line. The median age is 28.2, younger than the US median of 38.8. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 33% national rate. Households here earn about 55% less than in Texas as a whole. 32% of locals were born outside the United States.

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

3,953
+34%since 2000
from 2,960 in 2000
2000 – 2024
28.2
+25%since 2000
from 22.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
1.77 sq mi
Population, 20002024
2K3K4K5K6K2000201020202024Medina
20244K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 58.3%(329)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.6%(378)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 1410.8%(428)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 199.2%(364)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.5%(296)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.2%(522)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.1%(480)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.4%(451)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 649.4%(371)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 745.5%(216)
US avg: 10%
75 to 842.5%(100)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.5%(18)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$28,627
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,453 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
$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%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$73,300
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
$520
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $1,124
80.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
20.0% rent
3.54 people
−1%since 2009
from 3.56 people in 2009
US average: 2.61
2.6
+160%since 2009
from 1.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.2%(183)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino93.5%(2,768)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(82)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino97.6%(3,860)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican93.5%(4,302)
Ancestry
American1.2%(57)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
56.4%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
8.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

14.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
59.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2011
from 46.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
53.7%
US average: 73.3%
22.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

43.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
56.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
31.6%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
40.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2013
from 49.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
84.9%
US average: 91.9%
82.8%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married60.9%(883)
Married26.7%(387)
Widowed1.5%(22)
Divorced11%(159)
Women 15+
Never married44.3%(649)
Married32.7%(479)
Widowed4.4%(64)
Divorced18.7%(274)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

40.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2013
from 49.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
22.6%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
8.2%
US average: 13.7%
3.5%
US average: 17.6%
28.8%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
30.2%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
31.6%
US average: 35.2%

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, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)93%(40)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era7%(3)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 43 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 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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