Medina County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Name: Medina County, Ohio Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Medina County, Ohio has a population of 183,660, the 16th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $94,968 and the median home value is $287,000. The poverty rate is 6.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Medina County Quick Facts

Population 183,660

Median Household Income $94,968

Median Home Value $287,000

Poverty Rate 6.3%

Unemployment Rate 2.9%

Median Age 43.3 years

Homeownership Rate 80.3%

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 36.2%

High School Graduation 94.3%

Cities/Places 13

Population 183,660 16th of 88

Median Income $94,968 33% higher than state

Poverty Rate 6.3%

Unemployment 2.9%

How Medina County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	183,049	183,660	+0.3%
Median household income	$92,660	$94,968	+2.5%
Median home value	$268,000	$287,000	+7.1%

Median Household Income

Medina

$94,968

$71,389

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Medina

$287,000

$214,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.3%

$25K-$50K 14.5%

$50K-$100K 29.2%

$100K+ 47.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.8%

$10K-$15K

1.9%

$15K-$20K

2.0%

$20K-$25K

2.5%

$25K-$30K

2.8%

$30K-$35K

2.5%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

2.8%

$45K-$50K

3.1%

$50K-$60K

6.7%

$60K-$75K

9.0%

$75K-$100K

13.5%

$100K-$125K

10.9%

$125K-$150K

9.8%

$150K-$200K

12.3%

$200K+

14.0%

Employment

2.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

66.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.3%

Renter 19.8%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,143/mo 14.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.3%

18-34

18.2%

35-54

26.1%

55-74

26.4%

75+

8.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Medina County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Brunswick	35,246	$90,663	6.1%	$249,100
Medina	25,950	$77,385	8.3%	$243,600
Wadsworth	24,492	$79,490	8.1%	$247,900
Rittman	6,044	$60,154	14.0%	$162,100
Lodi	2,783	$51,914	9.3%	$158,600
Creston	2,413	$68,500	4.9%	$171,500
Seville	2,116	$76,938	8.6%	$214,300
Westfield Center	1,211	$109,625	2.6%	$353,500
Sharon Center	1,129	$110,500	0.4%	$357,100
Valley City	785	$99,643	6.0%	$453,400
Chippewa Lake	638	$73,958	5.5%	$181,300
Spencer	628	$73,542	10.7%	$165,300
Gloria Glens Park	437	$70,000	4.6%	$174,200

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Population Overview

Medina County is located in Ohio with a total population of 183,660. It is the 16th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Medina County is 43.3 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Medina County is $94,968. This is 33% higher than the state median of $71,389. It is also 18% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.3%. This is 53% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $287,000. Housing costs are 34% higher than the state median of $214,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Medina County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.7%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

36.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Medina County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Ohio and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Medina County, Ohio?

Medina County has a population of 183,660, 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 $94,968 with a poverty rate of 6.3%.

How many cities are in Medina County, Ohio?

Medina County contains 13 Census-designated places.