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Medina County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Medina County, Ohio has a population of 183,049, the 16th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $92,660 and the median home value is $268,000. The poverty rate is 6.1%.

Medina County Quick Facts

Population 183,049
Median Household Income $92,660
Median Home Value $268,000
Poverty Rate 6.1%
Unemployment Rate 3.0%
Median Age 43.1 years
Homeownership Rate 80.0%
Affordability Ratio 2.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 36.3%
High School Graduation 94.5%
Cities/Places 9
Population 183,049 16th of 88
Median Income $92,660 33% higher state
Poverty Rate 6.1%
Unemployment 3.0%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9% | National: 5.2%
66.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.9x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

15out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 39 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Medina County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Brunswick city35,284$85,3136.1%$233,300
Medina city26,040$76,0998.7%$231,700
Wadsworth city24,302$77,5817.5%$235,600
Lodi village2,757$52,0759.8%$159,200
Seville village2,115$73,6988.9%$194,800
Westfield Center village1,248$107,1435.1%$331,300
Chippewa Lake village671$81,5425.7%$169,900
Spencer village603$55,25010.3%$154,400
Gloria Glens Park village419$68,4385.7%$162,500

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Population Overview

Medina County is located in Ohio with a total population of 183,049. It is the 16th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Medina County is 43.1 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Medina County is $92,660. This is 33% higher than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.1%. This is 54% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $268,000. Housing costs are 35% higher than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Medina County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Medina County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.6%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

36.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Medina County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.5%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Medina County, Ohio?

Medina County has a population of 183,049, making it the 16th most populous county in Ohio.

What is the median income in Medina County?

The median household income in Medina County is $92,660 with a poverty rate of 6.1%.

How many cities are in Medina County, Ohio?

Medina County contains 9 Census-designated places.