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Medina County, Ohio
Medina County, Ohio. Medina County had 185,025 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.4% since 2020, faster than Ohio (+0.9%). It holds 31 places (11 cities, villages and boroughs, 18 towns and townships and 2 census-designated) and 42 census tracts. GEOID 39103.
Medina County is one of the 6 counties of the Cleveland, OH metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
185,025
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 182,470 · ACS 2020-2024: 183,660
Median household income
$94,968
±$2,399 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$287,000
±$4,036 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$1,143
±$32 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
How many people live in Medina County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 182,470 residents in Medina County. The Census Bureau estimates 185,025 for July 1, 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, faster than Ohio (+0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 183,660 over 421 square miles of land.
| Measure | Medina County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 183,660 | 11,810,293 | +5,680 |
| Households | 73,086±503 | 4,863,191 | +4,079 |
| Average household size | 2.49±0.02 | 2.37 | −0.07 |
| Housing units | 76,202±63 | 5,292,391 | +3,772 |
Medina County's population since 2000
From 151,095 in 2000 to 185,025 in 2025: up 22.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Medina County?
Medina County holds 31 places: 11 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 18 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Brunswick with 35,114 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Brunswick | 35,426 | $90,663 |
|---|---|---|
| Medina | 26,094 | $77,385 |
| Wadsworth | 24,007 | $79,490 |
| Montville Township, Medina County | 13,131 | $141,736 |
| Brunswick Hills Township | 11,196 | $94,276 |
| Medina Township | 9,183 | $114,044 |
| Hinckley Township | 8,025 | $136,915 |
| Lafayette Township, Medina County | 6,056 | $103,396 |
| Sharon Township, Medina County | 5,966 | $125,886 |
| Liverpool Township, Medina County | 5,750 | $128,125 |
| Granger Township | 4,556 | $124,118 |
| Wadsworth Township | 4,384 | $106,800 |
| York Township, Medina County | 4,284 | $97,788 |
| Litchfield Township | 3,215 | $108,419 |
| Guilford Township | 3,076 | $111,983 |
| Lodi | 2,746 | $51,914 |
| Westfield Township, Medina County | 2,632 | $98,413 |
| Seville | 2,335 | $76,938 |
| Chatham Township | 2,213 | $71,611 |
| Spencer Township, Medina County | 1,812 | $104,637 |
| Harrisville Township | 1,717 | $90,795 |
| Homer Township, Medina CountyGEOID 3910336078 | 1,606 | $76,468 |
| Westfield Center | 1,184 | $109,625 |
| Valley CityGEOID 3979184 | 943 | $99,643 |
| Sharon CenterGEOID 3971836 | 918 | $110,500 |
| Spencer | 684 | $73,542 |
| Chippewa Lake | 654 | $73,958 |
| Gloria Glens Park | 369 | $70,000 |
| Rittman | 6,131 | $60,154 |
| Creston | 2,139 | $68,500 |
| Canaan Township, Medina CountyGEOID 3910311276 | 86 | $95,298 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Medina County?
The median resident of Medina County is 43.3 years old; 21.4% are under 18 and 19.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.7%. 3.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Medina County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.3±0.2 | 39.7 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 21.4% | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.8%±0.1 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% | 4.8% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.3%±0.4 pts | 75.8% | −2.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.2 pts | 12.0% | −0.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.1 pts | 2.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7%±0.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.3%±0.4 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.4%±0.5 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9%±0.5 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 13.1%±0.7 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.0%±0.4 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.3%±0.5 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.2%±1.0 pts | 31.5% | +2.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.4%±0.5 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Medina County earn?
Half of Medina County's 73,086 households earn less than $94,968 a year (±$2,399), against $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $94,271 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Medina County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,968±$2,399 | $71,389 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $119,431±$2,462 | $96,990 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,889±$984 | $40,552 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.3%±0.6 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.2%±1.4 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.5%±0.8 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.9%±0.7 pts | 90.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Medina County?
Owners occupy 80.3% of Medina County's occupied homes and renters 19.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $287,000 by its owner (±$4,036). The median renter pays $1,143 a month including utilities, and 33.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Medina County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $287,000±$4,036 | $214,800 | +$45,415 |
| Median gross rent | $1,143±$32 | $1,034 | +$67 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.9%±3.4 pts | 37.3% | +5.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,726±$29 | $1,517 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.3%±1.0 pts | 67.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 76,202±63 | 5,292,391 | +3,772 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.5%±1.8 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.2%±1.0 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.0%±0.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.3%±0.7 pts | 19.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Medina County building?
Builders took permits for 430 new housing units across Medina County in 2025 (430 single-family), 2.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Medina County get to work?
76.0% of Medina County's workers drive alone and 15.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.9%.
| Measure | Medina County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.7%±0.7 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9%±0.4 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.0%±1.2 pts | 75.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.4%±0.7 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.0%±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.3%±0.9 pts | 13.0% | +10.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.5 min±0.5 | 23.4 min | −0.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Medina County's census tracts?
Medina County is divided into 42 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $38,547 (Tract 4081.01) to $161,333 (Tract 4083.05).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Medina County compare with Ohio's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 16th of 88 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 21st of 88 |
| Residents per square mile | 15th of 88 |
| Median household income | 5th of 88 |
| Median home value | 7th of 88 |
| Median gross rent | 6th of 88 |
| Poverty rate | 83rd of 88 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10th of 88 |
| Median age | 19th of 88 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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