Medina, WA Demographics
A map of Medina's Population by Race
Medina, Washington has an estimated population of 2,928, a less than 1% change from the 2,915 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.0% White, 28.8% Asian, 12.1% Multiracial, 0.8% Native American/Other, 0.3% Hispanic, and 0.0% Black. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Washington 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 52.3% in 2020 and 56.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Medina is ranked the 264th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 265th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Medina's White Population
1,698 residents of Medina, or 58.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Medina is lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Medina ranks 499th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Medina's White population has declined by an estimated 6.7%. White residents' share of Medina's population has decreased from 62.4% to 58.0%.
Medina is more White than neighboring Clyde Hill (52.9% White), and Yarrow Point (54.9% White). Medina is less White than neighboring Hunts Point (69.9% White), Beaux Arts Village (78.1% White), and Mercer Island (63.3% 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 slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Medina ranks 411th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 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 Beaux Arts Village (0.9% Black), and Mercer Island (0.9% Black).
Medina's Asian Population
843 residents of Medina, or 28.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Medina is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Medina ranks 9th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Medina's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Medina's population has remained roughly unchanged at 28.8%.
Medina is more Asian than neighboring Hunts Point (23.5% Asian), Beaux Arts Village (10.3% Asian), and Mercer Island (24.4% Asian). Medina is less Asian than neighboring Clyde Hill (34.2% Asian), and Yarrow Point (31.6% Asian).
Medina's Hispanic Population
9 residents of Medina, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Medina is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Medina ranks 578th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Medina's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 90.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Medina's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.3%.
Medina is less Hispanic than neighboring Hunts Point (3.1% Hispanic), Clyde Hill (4.1% Hispanic), Yarrow Point (0.9% Hispanic), Beaux Arts Village (2.1% Hispanic), and Mercer Island (2.4% Hispanic).
Medina's Native American/Other Population
23 residents of Medina, or 0.8% 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 Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Medina ranks 588th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Medina's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 53.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Medina's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.
Medina is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hunts Point (0% Native American/Other), Clyde Hill (0% Native American/Other), Beaux Arts Village (0% Native American/Other), and Mercer Island (0.6% Native American/Other).
Medina's Multiracial Population
355 residents of Medina, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Medina is higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Medina ranks 507th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Medina's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 175.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Medina's population has increased from 4.4% to 12.1%.
Medina is more Multiracial than neighboring Hunts Point (3.5% Multiracial), Clyde Hill (8.8% Multiracial), Yarrow Point (11.7% Multiracial), Beaux Arts Village (8.6% Multiracial), and Mercer Island (8.4% 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.