Medina, NY Demographics

A map of Medina's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,246	4,876	90.9%	80.6%
Multiracial	184	371	3.2%	6.1%
Black	134	355	2.3%	5.9%
Asian	91	45	1.6%	0.7%
Hispanic	76	348	1.3%	5.8%
Native American/Other	39	52	0.7%	0.9%

Medina, New York has an estimated population of 5,770, a decrease from the 6,047 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.9% White, 3.2% Multiracial, 2.3% Black, 1.6% Asian, 1.3% Hispanic, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Medina, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Medina has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Medina, that probability was 33.9% in 2020 and 17.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Medina is ranked the 322nd most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Medina was ranked the 311th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Medina's White Population

5,246 residents of Medina, or 90.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Medina is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Medina ranks 808th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medina's White population has grown by an estimated 7.6%. White residents' share of Medina's population has increased from 80.6% to 90.9%.

Medina is more White than neighboring Lyndonville (89.5% White), Oakfield (78.1% White), and Barker (69.2% White). Medina is less White than neighboring Middleport (93.2% White), and Gasport (95.5% White).

Medina's Black Population

134 residents of Medina, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Medina is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Medina ranks 221st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medina's Black population has declined by an estimated 62.3%. Black residents' share of Medina's population has decreased from 5.9% to 2.3%.

Medina is more Black than neighboring Middleport (0.3% Black), Lyndonville (0.5% Black), Gasport (1.4% Black), and Barker (0% Black). Medina is less Black than neighboring Oakfield (2.9% Black).

Medina's Asian Population

91 residents of Medina, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Medina is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Medina ranks 856th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medina's Asian population has grown by an estimated 102.2%. Asian residents' share of Medina's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.6%.

Medina is more Asian than neighboring Middleport (0% Asian), Lyndonville (0.6% Asian), Gasport (0.2% Asian), Oakfield (0% Asian), and Barker (0.8% Asian).

Medina's Hispanic Population

76 residents of Medina, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Medina is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Medina ranks 575th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medina's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 78.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Medina's population has decreased from 5.8% to 1.3%.

Medina is less Hispanic than neighboring Middleport (1.7% Hispanic), Lyndonville (1.9% Hispanic), Gasport (2.4% Hispanic), Oakfield (11.9% Hispanic), and Barker (7.6% Hispanic).

Medina's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of Medina, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Medina is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Medina ranks 376th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medina's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Medina's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Medina is more Native American/Other than neighboring Middleport (0.6% Native American/Other), Lyndonville (0.4% Native American/Other), Gasport (0% Native American/Other), and Oakfield (0.4% Native American/Other). Medina is less Native American/Other than neighboring Barker (7.6% Native American/Other).

Medina's Multiracial Population

184 residents of Medina, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Medina is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Medina ranks 88th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medina's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Medina's population has decreased from 6.1% to 3.2%.

Medina is more Multiracial than neighboring Gasport (0.5% Multiracial). Medina is less Multiracial than neighboring Middleport (4.2% Multiracial), Lyndonville (7% Multiracial), Oakfield (6.8% Multiracial), and Barker (14.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.