Texas

Medina

50,748
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Medina

Medina, Texas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 909. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 50,748.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Medina (Gutierrez-Magee Expedition), Fort Lincoln Patrol Fights (1850s), and 9 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202050,748
201046,006
200039,304
199027,312
198023,164
197020,249
196018,904
195017,013
194016,106
193013,989
192011,679
191013,415
19007,783
18905,730
18804,492
18702,078
18601,838
1850909
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Medina

Military engagements that took place in Medina, Texas.

Battle of Medina (Gutierrez-Magee Expedition)
1813
Fort Lincoln Patrol Fights (1850s)
1850

Historic places in Medina

National Register of Historic Places listings in Medina, Texas.

Medina Dam
Castroville
Landmark Inn Complex
Castroville
Castroville Historic District
Castroville
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Frequently asked about Medina

When does Medina first appear in the US census?
Medina, Texas first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 909.
What is the population of Medina?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Medina had a recorded population of 50,748.
Were any battles fought in Medina?
2 documented military engagements took place in Medina, including Battle of Medina (Gutierrez-Magee Expedition), Fort Lincoln Patrol Fights (1850s).
How many historic places are in Medina?
9 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Medina, Texas.
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