Medina County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 65th-largest in Texas
The population of Medina County, Texas is 52,419 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 65th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $73,462, the median home value is $220,000, and the median age is 39.6.
The population of Medina County has grown 20.6% since 2010 (46,130 → 55,619), a +1.35% annualized rate.
52,419
Population
+1.35%
Annual growth
40
People / sq mi
$73,462
Median Income
$220,000
Median Home Value
Medina County covers 1,325 sq mi of land at 39.6 people per square mile.
About Medina County, TX
Medina County is a county in Texas with a population of 52,419. It ranks #65 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 39.6, in line with the national median. The population is 51.7% male and 48.3% female.
The median household income in Medina County is $73,462, near the US median of $74,580. 8.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $220,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,091. The homeownership rate of 82.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Medina County reflects 22.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 11.8% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 30.4 minutes each way.
Medina County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Medina County had a population of 46,130 in 2010 and 55,619 in 2024, a 20.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 55,619 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.35%.
55,619
Population (2024)
46,130
Population (2010)
55,619
Peak (2024)
1.35%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 46,130 |
| 2011 | 46,521 |
| 2012 | 46,812 |
| 2013 | 47,257 |
| 2014 | 47,851 |
| 2015 | 48,419 |
| 2016 | 49,239 |
| 2017 | 50,205 |
| 2018 | 50,933 |
| 2019 | 51,608 |
| 2020 | 51,063 |
| 2021 | 52,445 |
| 2022 | 53,756 |
| 2023 | 54,851 |
| 2024 | 55,619 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
39.6
Median Age
48.3%
Female
51.7%
Male
17.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.5% · Seniors (65+): 17.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $73,462$-2,830 vs state |
| Mean household income | $93,117 |
| Per-capita income | $32,091 |
| Poverty rate | 8.1%-2.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 52.6% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Medina County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.1% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
2.0%
Carpool
72.3%
Public transit
11.8%
Work from home
30.4 min
Avg commute
Housing
$220,000$-40,400 vs state
Median home value
$1,091
Median rent
82.7%
Homeownership rate
19,758
Total housing units
88.5%
Occupied
11.5%
Vacant
17.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
87.3%
With health insurance
91.6%
With broadband internet
20.5%
Foreign-born
10.7%
Veterans (18+)
18.9%
With a disability
74.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
86.0%
High School+
22.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Medina County, Texas has a population of 52,419 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 65th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 40 people per square mile.
The population of Medina County has grown 20.6% since 2010 (46,130 → 55,619), a +1.35% annualized rate.
The median household income in Medina County, Texas is $73,462, with mean (average) household income of $93,117 and per-capita income of $32,091. 8.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Medina County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (65.1%), Black or African American (2.8%), Hispanic or Latino (2.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Medina County, Texas is 39.6 years. Residents are 48.3% female and 51.7% male.
The median home value in Medina County is $220,000 and median monthly rent is $1,091. 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 19,758 total housing units, 11.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Medina County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Medina County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.