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Medina County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Medina County, Texas has a population of 53,547, the 63rd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $78,074 and the median home value is $239,600. The poverty rate is 9.6%.

Medina County Quick Facts

Population 53,547
Median Household Income $78,07490% MOE ±$4,066
Median Home Value $239,60090% MOE ±$10,524
Poverty Rate 9.6%90% MOE ±2.2 pts
Unemployment Rate 3.0%90% MOE ±1.1 pts
Median Age 39.8 years90% MOE ±0.3 years
Homeownership Rate 83.8%90% MOE ±2.0 pts
Affordability Ratio 3.1x
Bachelor's Degree+ 23.1%90% MOE ±2.1 pts
Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 86.0%
Cities/Places 8
Population 53,547 63rd of 254
Median Income $78,074 about the same as state
Poverty Rate 9.6%
Unemployment 3.0%

How Medina County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric2015–20192020–2024Change
Population50,05753,547+7.0%
Median household income$77,041$78,074No clear change (+1.3%)
Median home value¹$169,592$239,600+41.3%
Median gross rent$1,036$1,196No clear change (+15.4%)
¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Medina
$78,074
TX
$78,476
National
$80,734

Median Home Value

Medina
$239,600
TX
$283,800
National
$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.8%
$25K-$50K 16.6%
$50K-$100K 30.6%
$100K+ 38.0%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.5%
$10K-$15K
3.3%
$15K-$20K
1.8%
$20K-$25K
6.2%
$25K-$30K
4.2%
$30K-$35K
2.8%
$35K-$40K
3.2%
$40K-$45K
3.4%
$45K-$50K
2.9%
$50K-$60K
5.2%
$60K-$75K
11.6%
$75K-$100K
13.8%
$100K-$125K
10.7%
$125K-$150K
7.6%
$150K-$200K
11.8%
$200K+
7.9%

Employment

3.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%
53.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.8%
Renter 16.2%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.1x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,196/mo 18.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18
22.4%
18-34
21.1%
35-54
25.6%
55-74
23.8%
75+
7.2%

Race & Ethnicity

  • White: 41.6%
  • Black: 2.9%
  • Hispanic: 51.5%
  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Other: 0.6%

Diversity Index

56out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

  • < HS: 14.0%
  • HS Diploma: 32.4%
  • Some College: 22.5%
  • Associate's: 8.0%
  • Bachelor's: 14.7%
  • Graduate+: 8.4%

Cities & Places in Medina County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Hondo8,713$62,03217.0%$228,400
Devine4,476$38,20718.6%$167,900
Castroville3,092$78,4605.3%$300,000
Lake Medina Shores1,411$47,14731.1%$225,000
LaCoste1,365$68,92913.9%$101,000
Natalia981$45,75024.1%$141,700
D'Hanis480$40,62517.7%$70,000
Yancey23N/A0.0%N/A

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Population Overview

Medina County is located in Texas with a total population of 53,547. It is the 63rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Medina County is 39.8 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Medina County is $78,074. This is about the same as the state median of $78,476. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.6%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $239,600. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% 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 51.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 41.6%. The Black or African American population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

23.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.0%.

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 Texas 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, Texas?

Medina County has a population of 53,547, making it the 63rd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Medina County?

The median household income in Medina County is $78,074 with a poverty rate of 9.6%.

How many cities are in Medina County, Texas?

Medina County contains 8 Census-designated places.