Population overview
Medina County is home to roughly 56,881 people, making up about 0.18% of the total population of Texas. Within the South Texas region, it ranks #7 of 26 counties by population. The combination of 1,328 square miles of land and 56,881 residents yields a density of about 42.8 people per square mile — characteristic of small-town and exurban Texas, where towns are anchored by a county seat surrounded by working farmland and ranches.
How Medina County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Medina County sits in the upper half of the population distribution. It represents the broad middle of Texas — small to mid-sized counties with a clear county seat and a regionally rooted economy.
| Comparison | Population | vs Medina |
|---|---|---|
| Medina County | 56,881 | — |
| South Texas region average | 157,697 | +177% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | -67% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +8769% |
Neighboring county populations
Medina County shares borders with 5 counties. Comparing population across an adjacent corridor often reveals commuting patterns, school-district pull, and economic gravity.
| County | Seat | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexar County | San Antonio | 2,160,088 | 1732.2 |
| Atascosa County | Jourdanton | 53,590 | 43.5 |
| Uvalde County | Uvalde | 24,963 | 16.0 |
| Bandera County | Bandera | 22,876 | 28.9 |
| Frio County | Pearsall | 18,823 | 16.6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Medina County, Texas?+
Medina County has an estimated population of 56,881 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Medina County?+
Medina County has a population density of approximately 42.8 people per square mile across its 1,328 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a small-town / exurban county.
Where does Medina County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Medina County ranks #65 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.18% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Medina County?+
Among the 5 counties bordering Medina, Bexar County is the most populous with about 2,160,088 residents.
How is Medina County's population measured?+
Population figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau — the decennial census and annual American Community Survey (ACS) population estimates. See our methodology for full sourcing.