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Medina

Washington · 2,915 residents · 1.435 sq mi
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Medina is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $185,163. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 140% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,915
−3%since 2000
from 3,011 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,031 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,098 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+9%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Medina
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$185,163
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,756 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$125,333
+53%since 2000
from $81,742 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $781,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,625 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
13.7% rent
Afford Score
10.8
+85%since 2000
from 5.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(1,820)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(93)
Asian29.1%(847)
Other10.4%(302)
Diversity Score70.3%(2,050)
Diversity Score
70
+352%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 98.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
38.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+88%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
69.0%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
22.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−97.4 ptssince 2013
from 98.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medina, Washington?

Medina, Washington has about 2,915 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Medina, Washington?

The typical household in Medina, Washington earns about $185,163 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 80.8% 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 3.5% 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 66 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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