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Medina, TX
Census-designated place in Zapata County, Texas.
Population
4,226
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,383
ZIP codes
0
Medina and its ZIP codes
Medina at a glance
- Medina is about 21 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $21,506 a year, 73% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $65,000 (77% below Texas) and median rent is $604 a month.
Local data for Medina, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Medina, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$21,506
Poverty rate
53.8%
Median home value
$65,000
Median rent
$604/mo
Homeownership
69.8%
Bachelor's or higher
10.5%
Median age
24.6
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,814), Irish Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Zapata County. PPP loans are for Medina.
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,232
2,954 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$34,617
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$47.8M
FY 2026, $3,442 per person
How people get to work
Medina, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled14.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Medina, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
482
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
30
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
98° / 47°F
20.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Medina, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.5%
U.S. 33.3% +13.2 pts
Diabetes
21.0%
U.S. 12.1% +8.9 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
48.1%
U.S. 11.1% +37.0 pts
Cities near Medina
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ZapataCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 7.6 |
| Las PalmasCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.1 |
| Falcon Lake EstatesCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Falcon MesaCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.5 |
| Siesta ShoresCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.7 |
| RamirenoCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1.5 |
| Morales-SanchezCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| San YgnacioCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| LopeñoCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| New FalconCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| GuerraCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| Los LobosCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| Falcon VillageCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.8 |
| H. Cuellar EstatesCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0 |
| Falcon HeightsCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.1 |
| Lago VistaCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Medina, TX in?
- Medina is in Zapata County, Texas.
- What is the population of Medina, TX?
- About 4,226 people live in Medina, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Medina?
- Nearby places include Zapata (1.6 mi), Las Palmas (2 mi), Falcon Lake Estates (3.8 mi), Falcon Mesa (4.5 mi), Siesta Shores (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023