| County: | Medina County |
| State: | Ohio |
| Flag: | Flag of Medina County, Ohio.png |
| Seal: | Medina County oh seal.png |
| Founded: | (incorporated in) |
| Seat Wl: | Medina |
| Largest City Wl: | Brunswick |
| Area Total Sq Mi: | 423 |
| Area Land Sq Mi: | 421.3 |
| Area Water Sq Mi: | 1.7 |
| Area Percentage: | 0.4% |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Total: | 182470 |
| Pop Est As Of: | 2021 |
| Population Est: | 183092 |
| Density Sq Mi: | auto |
| Time Zone: | Eastern |
| Web: | www.co.medina.oh.us |
| Named For: | Medina, Saudi Arabia[1] |
| Leader Name: | Colleen M. Swedyk |
| Ex Image: | Current Medina County Ohio Courthouse.jpg |
| Ex Image Size: | 250 |
| Ex Image Cap: | Medina County Courthouse |
| District: | 7th |
Medina County is a county in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 182,470.[2] Its county seat is Medina, and its largest city is Brunswick.[3]
The county was created in 1812 and later organized in 1818.[4] It is named for Medina, Saudi Arabia.[5] Medina County is part of the Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area, although parts of the county are included in the urban area of Akron.[6]
Before European colonization, several Native American tribes inhabited northeastern Ohio.[7] After Europeans first crossed into the Americas, the land that became Medina County was colonized by the French, becoming part of the colony of Canada (New France). It was ceded in 1763 to Great Britain and renamed Province of Quebec. In the late 18th century the land became part of the Connecticut Western Reserve in the Northwest Territory, then was purchased by the Connecticut Land Company in 1795. Parts of Medina County and neighbouring Lorain became home to the Black River Colony founded in 1852, a religious community centered on the pious lifestyle of the German Baptist Brethren.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 423sqmi, of which 421.3sqmi is land and 1.7sqmi (0.4%) is water.[8]
The Medina County Park District, established in 1965, manages, including 18 parks and trails.[9]
As of the census of 2000, there were 151,095 people, 54,542 households, and 42,215 families living in the county. The population density was 358sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 56,793 housing units at an average density of 135/mi2. The racial makeup of the county was 97.26% White, 0.88% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. 0.93% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 26.8% were of German, 11.5% Irish, 8.6% Italian, 8.4% English, 8.4% Polish and 7.8% American ancestry according to Census 2000. 95.3% spoke English, 1.2% Spanish and 1.0% German as their first language.
There were 54,542 households, of which 37.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.50% were married couples living together, 7.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.60% were non-families. 18.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.15.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 27.50% under the age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 30.60% from 25 to 44, 24.40% from 45 to 64, and 10.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 97.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $55,811, and the median income for a family was $62,489. Males had a median income of $44,600 versus $27,513 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,251. About 3.50% of families and 4.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.90% of those under age 18 and 4.80% of those age 65 or over.
As of the census of 2010, there were 172,332 people, 65,143 households, and 48,214 families living in the county.[10] The population density was . There were 69,181 housing units at an average density of 164.2/mi2.[11] The racial makeup of the county was 96.1% white, 1.2% black or African American, 1.0% Asian, 0.1% American Indian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.6% of the population.[10] In terms of ancestry, 32.7% were German, 18.3% were Irish, 11.6% were English, 10.7% were Italian, 10.4% were Polish, and 7.4% were American.[12]
Of the 65,143 households, 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 26.0% were non-families, and 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.07. The median age was 40.4 years.[10]
The median income for a household in the county was $66,193 and the median income for a family was $76,699. Males had a median income of $56,523 versus $38,163 for females. The per capita income for the county was $29,986. About 4.4% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.[13]
According to the county's comprehensive annual financial reports, the top employers by number of employees in the county are the following. ("NR" indicates the employer was not ranked among the top ten employers that year.)
| Employer | Employees (2020)[14] | Employees (2011) | Employees (2003)[15] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Insurance | align=right | 2,040 | align=right | 1,560 | align=right | 1,292 | |
| Cleveland Clinic–Medina Hospital | align=right | 1,431 | align=right | 886 | align=right | 920 | |
| Medina County Government | align=right | 1,365 | align=right | 1,404 | align=right | 1,600 | |
| Brunswick City School District | align=right | 834 | align=right | 836 | align=right | 850 | |
| MTD Products | align=right | 781 | align=right | 680 | align=right | 2,190 | |
| Medina City School District | align=right | 759 | align=right | 700 | align=right | 780 | |
| Sandridge Food Corporation | align=right | 569 | align=right | 475 | align=right | ||
| Discount Drug Mart | align=right | 509 | align=right | align=right | 2,600 | ||
| Wadsworth City School District | align=right | 479 | align=right | 500 | align=right | ||
| Carlisle Brake and Friction | align=right | 400 | align=right | align=right | |||
| Wellman Products Group | align=right | align=right | 440 | align=right | |||
| Shiloh Industries, Inc. | align=right | align=right | 411 | align=right | |||
| Plastik Pak | align=right | align=right | align=right | 1,467 | |||
| Schneider National | align=right | align=right | align=right | 800 | |||
| Friction Products/Hawk | align=right | align=right | align=right | 557 |
Medina County is a Republican stronghold in presidential elections. It has only backed Democratic nominees 3 times in its history, in 1916, 1936, and 1964.|}