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Medina County

Ohio · 182,470 residents · 421.458 sq mi
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Medina County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,784. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value is $205,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
182,470
+21%since 2000
from 151,095 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
433 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 359 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+18%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
116K135K153K171K190K1990201020202024Medina County
2024184K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,784
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,811 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,446
+59%since 2000
from $24,251 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$903
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+1%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(145,960)
Black0.9%(1,304)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(1,399)
Asian0.6%(962)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(9,101)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(165,643)
Black1.3%(2,292)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(4,592)
Asian1.2%(2,184)
Other2.3%(4,222)
Diversity Score17.7%(32,274)
Segregation Score24%(43,851)
Diversity Score
18
+194%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.7%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medina County, Ohio?

Medina County, Ohio has about 182,470 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Medina County, Ohio?

The typical household in Medina County, Ohio earns about $77,784 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Medina County, Ohio expensive?

In Medina County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $205,800, and the typical rent is about $903 a month.

How educated are people in Medina County, Ohio?

About 33.9% of adults age 25 and over in Medina County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Medina County, Ohio?

About 5.8% of people in Medina County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Medina County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Medina County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60,116 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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