Medina County, Texas

TX · FIPS 48325 Republican

Located in Texas, Medina County has a population of 53,547 residents and a median age of 39.8 years, making it the #968 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 9.6%. The median home value is $239,600, and the median household income is $78,074, which is 4% above the national median.

53,547
Population
#968 of 3,222
$78,074
Median Income
+3.9% #670 of 3,222
39.8 years
Median Age
+2.3% #2,185 of 3,222
9.6%
Poverty Rate
-23.5% #703 of 3,222

Demographics

Medina County has a population of 53,547, making it the #968 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.8 years, which is 2.3% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

93.5%
Native Born
6.5%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Medina County is $78,074, ranking #670 out of 3,222 counties — 3.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.6% and unemployment stands at 3.0%.

Income#670
$78,074
+3.9%
vs nation
79th percentile
Per Capita#1,934
$32,983
-20.1%
vs nation
40th percentile
Poverty#703
9.6%
-23.5%
vs nation
78th percentile
Unemployment#682
3.0%
-42.8%
vs nation
79th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Medina County is $239,600 (-15.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,196/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.8%.

Home Value#987
$239,600
-15.0%
vs nation
69th percentile
Rent#541
$1,196
+2.8%
vs nation
83th percentile
Homeownership#186
83.8%
+30.2%
vs nation
94th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Medina County, 23.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 31.4% below the national average, ranking #1,487 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.1% −31.4% vs nation
Rank #1,487 of 3,222
54th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Medina County is 76.7 years. 22.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 16.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#1,034
76.7
+2.0%
vs nation
66th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#2,251
22.0%
+12.5%
vs nation
28th percentile
Diabetes#2,559
13.1%
+17.7%
vs nation
19th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#1,767
38.2%
+2.4%
vs nation
44th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#667
5.2
-8.5%
vs nation
79th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#1,358
4.3
-3.3%
vs nation
57th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,823
16.7%
+59.4%
vs nation
10th percentile
Physical Inactivity#2,375
29.9%
+13.3%
vs nation
25th percentile
Food Insecurity#2,137
15.9%
+10.4%
vs nation
32th percentile

Substance Use

15.6% of adults in Medina County smoke , 40.3% are obese , and 19.9% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 9.5 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#823
15.6%
-13.1%
vs nation
74th percentile
Adult Obesity#2,162
40.3%
+6.3%
vs nation
31th percentile
Excessive Drinking#1,550
19.9%
+0.3%
vs nation
51th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#41
9.5
-70.7%
vs nation
98th percentile

Safety

The homicide rate in Medina County is 4.7 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 14.7 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 18.1 per 100,000.

Homicide Rate#571
4.7
-41.0%
vs nation
63th percentile
Suicide Rate#683
14.7
-25.5%
vs nation
73th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#691
12.7
-29.2%
vs nation
72th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#1,360
18.1
-10.8%
vs nation
52th percentile

Families & Children

18.3% of children in Medina County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.1 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 23.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Infant Mortality#843
7.1
+4.0%
vs nation
38th percentile
Teen Birth Rate#1,769
23.2
+6.2%
vs nation
41th percentile
Child Poverty#1,650
18.3%
-3.6%
vs nation
48th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Medina County is 59.9%. The mean commute time is 34.8 min, which is 26.1% above the national average.

Voter Turnout
59.9% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
34.8 min +26.1% vs nation
Rank #301 of 3,222
91th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Medina County voted Republican with a margin of 42.7%. The vote was 28.3% Dem / 71% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.5 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +42.7%
28.3% 71%
Dem 24,598 votes Rep
2020 REP +39.2%
29.9% 69.1%
Dem 22,644 votes Rep
2016 REP +43.2%
26.9% 70.1%
Dem 17,187 votes Rep
2012 REP +39.3%
29.8% 69.1%
Dem 15,948 votes Rep
2008 REP +33.9%
32.7% 66.6%
Dem 15,737 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Medina County, Texas

Medina County, Texas has a total population of 53,547, making it the 968th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Medina County is 39.8 years, which is 2.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Medina County is $78,074, which ranks #670 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0%.

The median home value in Medina County is $239,600, 15.0% below the national median. Renters in Medina County pay a median gross rent of $1,196 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Medina County, 23.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.8 min.

Medina County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (41.7%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.9%).

All data for Medina County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.