Medina County, Ohio


Medina County 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. Its county seat is Medina, and its largest city is Brunswick.
The county was created in 1812 and later organized in 1818. It is named for Medina, Saudi Arabia. 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.
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History

Before European colonization, several Native American tribes inhabited northeastern Ohio.
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, of which is land and is water.
The Medina County Park District, established in 1965, manages, including 18 parks and trails.

Adjacent counties

Demographics

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.
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 and Race (United States Census)|Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino] residents of any race comprised 2.5% of the population.
65.9% of residents lived in urban areas, while 34.1% lived in rural areas.
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.
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%.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 172,332 people, 65,143 households, and 48,214 families living in the county. The population density was. There were 69,181 housing units at an average density of. 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. 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.
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.
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.

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. There were 56,793 housing units at an average density of. 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.
EmployerEmployees
Employees
Employees
Westfield Insurance2,0401,5601,292
Cleveland Clinic–Medina Hospital1,431886920
Medina County Government1,3651,4041,600
Brunswick City School District834836850
MTD Products7816802,190
Medina City School District759700780
Sandridge Food Corporation569475
Discount Drug Mart5092,600
Wadsworth City School District479500
Carlisle Brake and Friction400
Wellman Products Group440
Shiloh Industries, Inc.411
Plastik Pak1,467
Schneider National800
Friction Products/Hawk557

Politics

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.

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Unincorporated communities

Notable people