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Demographic Analysis of Medina, Ohio: A Study of Racial Composition and Diversity Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Medina, Ohio, maintained a Low Diversity status from 2013 to 2022, with a predominantly White population. In 2022, the White population comprised 90% of the total, with a median income of $83,988. The city experienced minor demographic shifts during this period.
The White population decreased slightly from 92% in 2013 to 90% in 2022. Concurrently, the Hispanic population increased from 1% to 3%, and the multiracial population grew from 1% to 3%. These changes indicate a slow trend towards increased diversity, although the city remains within the Low Diversity category.
Economically, Medina showed growth in median income from $75,409 in 2013 to $83,988 in 2022, representing an 11.4% increase over nine years. A significant increase occurred between 2020 and 2021, followed by a decline in 2022, possibly due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recovery. The population remained relatively stable, slightly decreasing from 34,626 in 2013 to 34,465 in 2022, with a peak of 35,223 in 2019.
Medina's demographic composition differs significantly from national averages. The U.S. has been trending towards greater diversity, with the non-Hispanic White population below 60% in recent years, while Medina maintains a 90% White population. The median household income in Medina ($83,988 in 2022) is higher than the national median of approximately $70,784 in 2021, indicating a relatively affluent community.
Based on observed trends, Medina will likely remain categorized as a Low Diversity community in the near future. However, the gradual increase in Hispanic and multiracial populations suggests a slow shift towards greater diversity. If current trends continue, Medina might transition into a Transitional Community category within 10-15 years, characterized by Hispanic and multiracial populations potentially reaching 5-7% each, while the White population might decrease to 85-87%.
Economically, barring major disruptions, the median income may continue its upward trend, possibly reaching or exceeding $90,000 within the next 5 years. This growth may be influenced by broader economic factors and the slight population decline observed in recent years.
In conclusion, Medina remains a predominantly White, affluent community with low diversity. However, subtle demographic shifts and economic changes suggest a gradual evolution towards a slightly more diverse and economically dynamic future.
