Medina County, Ohio Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 16th-largest in Ohio

The population of Medina County, Ohio is 183,049 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 16th-largest county in Ohio. The median household income is $92,660, the median home value is $268,000, and the median age is 43.1.

The population of Medina County has grown 7.0% since 2010 (172,503 → 184,625), a +0.49% annualized rate.

Medina County within Ohio · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

183,049

Population

+0.49%

Annual growth

434

People / sq mi

$92,660

Median Income

$268,000

Median Home Value

Medina County covers 421 sq mi of land at 434.3 people per square mile.

About Medina County, OH

The poverty rate is what most separates Medina County from the typical county: 4.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Medina County is a county in Ohio with a population of 183,049. It ranks #16 among counties in Ohio by population.

Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $92,660, above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US counties: a poverty rate of just 4.0%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $268,000, with typical rent around $1,090.

College attainment is above the local norm at 36.2%, near the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 13.4%, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.

Medina County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Medina County had a population of 172,503 in 2010 and 184,625 in 2024, a 7.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 184,625 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.49%.

Medina County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

184,625

Population (2024)

172,503

Population (2010)

184,625

Peak (2024)

0.49%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	172,503	-	-	estimate
2011	173,514	+1,011	+0.59%	estimate
2012	173,648	+134	+0.08%	estimate
2013	174,672	+1,024	+0.59%	estimate
2014	175,898	+1,226	+0.70%	estimate
2015	176,185	+287	+0.16%	estimate
2016	177,001	+816	+0.46%	estimate
2017	178,339	+1,338	+0.76%	estimate
2018	179,205	+866	+0.49%	estimate
2019	180,121	+916	+0.51%	estimate
2020	182,639	+2,518	+1.40%	estimate
2021	183,403	+764	+0.42%	estimate
2022	183,520	+117	+0.06%	estimate
2023	184,115	+595	+0.32%	estimate
2024	184,625	+510	+0.28%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	92.7%
Black or African American	1.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.6%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

43.1

Median Age

50.3%

Female

49.7%

Male

19.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.0%

5–9

6.1%

10–14

6.4%

15–19

6.4%

20–24

5.3%

25–34

10.6%

35–44

12.9%

45–54

13.5%

55–59

7.2%

60–64

7.5%

65–74

11.5%

75–84

5.7%

85+

2.0%

Children (under 15): 17.5% · Seniors (65+): 19.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$92,660+$22,980 vs state
Mean household income	$116,764
Per-capita income	$46,652
Poverty rate	4.0%-5.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.0%
Employment-to-population	64.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.1%

Manufacturing

13.7%

Finance & real estate

10.4%

Information

8.4%

Education & health care

8.3%

Construction

6.8%

Retail trade

5.9%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.7%

The largest employment sector in Medina County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

1.0%

Carpool

78.5%

Public transit

13.4%

Work from home

26.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$268,000+$68,800 vs state

Median home value

$1,090

Median rent

80.0%

Homeownership rate

75,705

Total housing units

95.8%

Occupied

4.2%

Vacant

20.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.9%

With health insurance

95.7%

With broadband internet

15.4%

Foreign-born

6.9%

Veterans (18+)

12.6%

With a disability

95.5%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

94.5%

High School+

36.2%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Medina County, Ohio has a population of 183,049 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 16th-largest county in Ohio. Population density is 434 people per square mile.

The population of Medina County has grown 7.0% since 2010 (172,503 → 184,625), a +0.49% annualized rate.

The median household income in Medina County, Ohio is $92,660, with mean (average) household income of $116,764 and per-capita income of $46,652. 4.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Medina County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.7%), Black or African American (1.3%), Hispanic or Latino (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Medina County, Ohio is 43.1 years. Residents are 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

The median home value in Medina County is $268,000 and median monthly rent is $1,090. 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 75,705 total housing units, 4.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Medina County, Ohio is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

Columbus is among the largest cities associated with Medina County, Ohio, with a population of 906,480.