Medina County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Medina County is located in Texas with a total population of 52,419. It is the 65th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Medina County is 39.6 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Medina County is $73,462. This is 4% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $220,000. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Medina County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 51.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 42.3%. The Black or African American population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

22.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.9%.