Medina, TX Demographics
A map of Medina's Population by Race
Medina, Texas has an estimated population of 4,226, an increase from the 3,953 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.4% Hispanic, 1.4% White, 0.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas 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 4.6% in 2020 and 3.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Medina is ranked the 476th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 478th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Medina's White Population
60 residents of Medina, or 1.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Medina is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Medina ranks 1694th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Medina's White population has declined by an estimated 26.8%. White residents' share of Medina's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.4%.
Medina is more White than neighboring Las Palmas (0% White). Medina is less White than neighboring Zapata (7.5% White), Falcon Lake Estates (7.4% White), Falcon Mesa (19.5% White), and Siesta Shores (3.4% White).
Medina's Black Population
0 residents of Medina, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Medina is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Medina ranks 1441st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Medina's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Medina's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Medina is less Black than neighboring Zapata (0.2% Black).
Medina's Asian Population
0 residents of Medina, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Medina is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Medina ranks 1281st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Medina's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Medina's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Medina is less Asian than neighboring Zapata (1.7% Asian).
Medina's Hispanic Population
4,158 residents of Medina, or 98.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Medina is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Medina ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Medina's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Medina's population has increased from 97.6% to 98.4%.
Medina is more Hispanic than neighboring Zapata (89.2% Hispanic), Falcon Lake Estates (92.6% Hispanic), Falcon Mesa (80.5% Hispanic), and Siesta Shores (96.6% Hispanic). Medina is less Hispanic than neighboring Las Palmas (100% Hispanic).
Medina's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Medina, or 0.0% 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Medina ranks 1524th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Medina's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Medina's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Medina's Multiracial Population
8 residents of Medina, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Medina is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Medina ranks 1692nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Medina's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 166.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Medina's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.
Medina is more Multiracial than neighboring Las Palmas (0% Multiracial), Falcon Lake Estates (0% Multiracial), Falcon Mesa (0% Multiracial), and Siesta Shores (0% Multiracial). Medina is less Multiracial than neighboring Zapata (1.4% 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.