Medina County, Ohio

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Medina County (Template: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.<ref name="QF">Template:Cite web</ref> Its county seat is Medina, and its largest city is Brunswick.<ref name="GR6">Template:Cite web</ref>

The county was created in 1812 and later organized in 1818.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It is named for Medina, Saudi Arabia.<ref name="osuedc">Template:Cite web</ref> 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.<ref>Template:Cite map</ref>

History

Before European colonization, several Native American tribes inhabited northeastern Ohio.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> 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 Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert is land and Template:Convert (0.4%) is water.<ref name="GR1">Template:Cite web</ref>

The Medina County Park District, established in 1965, manages Template:Convert, including 18 parks and trails.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Adjacent counties

Cuyahoga County (northeast)
Summit County (east)
Wayne County (south)
Ashland County (southwest)
Lorain County (northwest)

Demographics

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2020 census

**Medina County, Ohio – Racial and ethnic composition**
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Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)	Pop 1980<ref name=1980Census>Template:Cite web</ref>	Pop 1990<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>	Pop 2000<ref name=2000CensusP004>Template:Cite web</ref>	Pop 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>Template:Cite web</ref>	Pop 2020<ref name=2020CensusP2>Template:Cite web</ref>	% 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 <ref>included in the Asian category in the 1980 Census</ref>	x <ref>included in the Asian category in the 1990 Census</ref>	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 <ref>not an option in the 1980 Census</ref>	x <ref>not an option in the 1990 Census</ref>	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.<ref name="census-dp1">Template:Cite web</ref> The population density was Template:Convert. There were 69,181 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert.<ref name="census-density">Template:Cite web</ref> 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.<ref name="census-dp1"/> 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.<ref name="census-dp2">Template:Cite web</ref>

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.<ref name="census-dp1"/>

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.<ref name="census-dp3">Template:Cite web</ref>

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 Template:Convert. There were 56,793 housing units at an average density of Template: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. Template:Clear

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)<ref name= cafr-2020>Template:Cite web</ref>	Employees (2011)<ref name= cafr-2020/>	Employees (2003)<ref name= cafr-2003>Template:Cite web</ref>
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	Template:Abbr
Discount Drug Mart	509	Template:Abbr	2,600
Wadsworth City School District	479	500	Template:Abbr
Carlisle Brake and Friction	400	Template:Abbr	Template:Abbr
Wellman Products Group	Template:Abbr	440	Template:Abbr
Shiloh Industries, Inc.	Template:Abbr	411	Template:Abbr
Plastik Pak	Template:Abbr	Template:Abbr	1,467
Schneider National	Template:Abbr	Template:Abbr	800
Friction Products/Hawk	Template:Abbr	Template:Abbr	557