Medina, Texas
Encyclopedia
Medina is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Bandera County
, Texas
, United States
. The population was 2,960 at the 2000 census. It is part of the San Antonio
Metropolitan Statistical Area. Medina is famous for its apples.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.6 km²) of which 1.8 square miles (4.6 km²) is land and 0.56% is water.
, there were 2,960 people, 797 households and 706 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 1,675.2 per square mile (645.7/km²). There were 999 housing units at an average density of 565.4/sq mi (217.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 81.96% White, 0.30% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 14.80% from other races
, and 2.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.35% of the population.
There were 797 households of which 63.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were married couples
living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.3% were non-families. 10.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.71 and the average family size was 3.99.
42.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 12.0% from 45 to 64, and 6.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.
The median household income
was $24,453 and the median family income was $25,576. Males had a median income of $19,593 versus $13,583 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $6,342. About 38.2% of families and 48.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 55.9% of those under age 18 and 26.3% of those age 65 or over.
. This is the only school district in Bandera County
besides Bandera Independent School District
, except for a small portion of Northside Independent School District
.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Bandera County
Bandera County, Texas
Bandera County, formed in 1856 from Bexar and Uvalde counties, is a county located on the Edwards Plateau in the U.S. state of Texas. As of 2000, the population is 17,645. Its county seat is Bandera. Bandera is named for the Spanish word for flag...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 2,960 at the 2000 census. It is part of the San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States of America and the second-largest city within the state of Texas, with a population of 1.33 million. Located in the American Southwest and the south–central part of Texas, the city serves as the seat of Bexar County. In 2011,...
Metropolitan Statistical Area. Medina is famous for its apples.
Geography
Medina is located at 29°47′47"N 99°14′47"W (29.833279, -99.325895).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.6 km²) of which 1.8 square miles (4.6 km²) is land and 0.56% is water.
Demographics
At the 2000 censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, there were 2,960 people, 797 households and 706 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,675.2 per square mile (645.7/km²). There were 999 housing units at an average density of 565.4/sq mi (217.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 81.96% White, 0.30% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 14.80% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 2.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.35% of the population.
There were 797 households of which 63.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.3% were non-families. 10.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.71 and the average family size was 3.99.
42.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 12.0% from 45 to 64, and 6.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.
The median household income
Median household income
The median household income is commonly used to generate data about geographic areas and divides households into two equal segments with the first half of households earning less than the median household income and the other half earning more...
was $24,453 and the median family income was $25,576. Males had a median income of $19,593 versus $13,583 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $6,342. About 38.2% of families and 48.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 55.9% of those under age 18 and 26.3% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Medina is served by the Medina Independent School DistrictMedina Independent School District
Medina Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Medina, Texas .Located in Bandera County, a small portion of the district extends into Kerr County....
. This is the only school district in Bandera County
Bandera County, Texas
Bandera County, formed in 1856 from Bexar and Uvalde counties, is a county located on the Edwards Plateau in the U.S. state of Texas. As of 2000, the population is 17,645. Its county seat is Bandera. Bandera is named for the Spanish word for flag...
besides Bandera Independent School District
Bandera Independent School District
Bandera Independent School District is a public school district based in Bandera, Texas .In addition to Bandera, the district also serves the communities of Lakehills, Bandera Falls, Pipe Creek, and Tarpley....
, except for a small portion of Northside Independent School District
Northside Independent School District
Northside Independent School District is a school district headquartered in Leon Valley, Texas. It is the largest school district in the San Antonio area and the fourth largest in the State of Texas...
.