Medina County, Ohio

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Medina County (Script error: No such module "IPAc-en".) is a county located in the northeastern region in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 182,470.[1] Its county seat is Medina, and its largest city is Brunswick.[2]

The county was created in 1812 and later organized in 1818.[3] It is named for Medina, Saudi Arabia.[4] Medina County is part of the Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area, although some southeastern parts of the county are included in the urban area of Akron.[5]

History

Before European colonization, several Native American tribes inhabited northeastern Ohio.[6] 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.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (0.4%) is water.[7]

The Medina County Park District, established in 1965, manages Script error: No such module "convert"., including 18 parks and trails.[8]

Adjacent counties

Demographics

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Historical population
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1790-1960[11] 1900-1990[12]
1990-2000[13] 2010-2020[1]

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2020 census

As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 182,470. The median age was 43.1 years. 22.1% of residents were under the age of 18 and 19.0% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 96.7 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 94.8 males age 18 and over.[14]

The racial makeup of the county was 91.6% White, 1.3% Black or African American, 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2% Asian, <0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 0.8% from some other race, and 5.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 2.5% of the population.[15]

65.9% of residents lived in urban areas, while 34.1% lived in rural areas.[16]

There were 71,647 households in the county, of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 57.5% were married-couple households, 14.9% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 21.7% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[14]

There were 75,169 housing units, of which 4.7% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 79.9% were owner-occupied and 20.1% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.9% and the rental vacancy rate was 7.4%.[14]

Racial and ethnic composition

Medina County, Ohio – Racial and ethnic composition
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Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 1980[17] Pop 1990[18] Pop 2000[19] Pop 2010[20] Pop 2020[21] % 1980 % 1990 % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 111,402 119,934 145,960 163,794 165,643 98.46% 98.02% 96.60% 95.05% 90.78%
Black or African American alone (NH) 708 847 1,304 1,982 2,292 0.63% 0.69% 0.86% 1.15% 1.26%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 134 165 209 216 192 0.12% 0.13% 0.14% 0.13% 0.11%
Asian alone (NH) 310 673 962 1,638 2,184 0.27% 0.55% 0.64% 0.95% 1.20%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) x [22] x [23] 22 17 28 x x 0.01% 0.01% 0.02%
Other race alone (NH) 107 24 112 104 589 0.09% 0.02% 0.07% 0.06% 0.32%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) x [24] x [25] 1,127 1,834 6,950 x x 0.75% 1.06% 3.81%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 489 711 1,399 2,747 4,592 0.43% 0.58% 0.93% 1.59% 2.52%
Total 113,150 122,354 151,095 172,332 182,470 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 172,332 people, 65,143 households, and 48,214 families living in the county.[26] The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 69,181 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert"..[27] 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.[26] 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.[28]

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.[26]

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.[29]

2000 census

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 Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 56,793 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. 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.

Economy

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)[30] 		Employees
(2011)[30] 		Employees
(2003)[31]
Westfield Insurance 2,040 1,560 1,292
Cleveland Clinic–Medina Hospital 1,431 886 920
Medina County Government 1,365 1,404 1,600
Brunswick City School District 834 836 850
MTD Products 781 680 2,190
Medina City School District 759 700 780
Sandridge Food Corporation 569 475 NR
Discount Drug Mart 509 NR 2,600
Wadsworth City School District 479 500 NR
Carlisle Brake and Friction 400 NR NR
Wellman Products Group NR 440 NR
Shiloh Industries, Inc. NR 411 NR
Plastik Pak NR NR 1,467
Schneider National NR NR 800
Friction Products/Hawk NR NR 557

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Politics

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Communities

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Map of Medina County, Ohio with municipal and township labels

Cities

Villages

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Townships

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Census-designated place

Unincorporated communities

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Notable people

See also

References

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