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Medina

Washington · 2,974 residents (2025 est.) · 1.435 sq mi
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Medina is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 88% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
88% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,928
−3%since 2000
from 3,011 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,040 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,098 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.4
+10%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,974 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Medina
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,756 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$171,315
+110%since 2000
from $81,742 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
86.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.532
−3%since 2010
from 0.547 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $781,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,625 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.5%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
20.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.9%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
+37%since 2000
from 5.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(2,757)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(42)
Asian4.9%(147)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.6%(468)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58%(1,698)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(9)
Asian28.8%(843)
Other12.9%(378)
Diversity Score70.5%(2,065)
Diversity Score
71
+353%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
87.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 98.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
48.4%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+84%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.5%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.2%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
77.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
32.7%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 5.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−95.0 ptssince 2013
from 98.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2017
from 93.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2016
from 77.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medina, Washington?

Medina, Washington has about 2,928 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Medina, Washington?

The typical household in Medina, Washington earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Medina, Washington expensive?

In Medina, Washington, the median home is worth about $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Medina, Washington?

About 87.6% of adults age 25 and over in Medina, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Medina, Washington?

About 4.7% of people in Medina, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Medina, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Medina, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 53 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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