Medina, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Medina
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Historic 1857 Cabin originally on Wolsfeld Lake, now moved to City Hall
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Location of Medina
within Hennepin County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin |
| Named for | Medina, Saudi Arabia |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • City | 27.13 sq mi (70.26 km2) |
| • Land | 25.55 sq mi (66.18 km2) |
| • Water | 1.58 sq mi (4.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (323 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • City | 6,837 |
| • Density | 267.58/sq mi (103.32/km2) |
| • Metro | 3,459,146 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central) |
| ZIP codes |
55340, 55357, 55359, 55391
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| Area code(s) | 763 |
| FIPS code | 27-41480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1690854 |
| Website | City of Medina |
Medina is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's like a quiet, country-style suburb on the edge of the big cities of Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Medina has lots of farms and natural areas.
This city is home to the main office of Polaris Inc.. This company makes cool vehicles like all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and snowmobiles.
In 2020, about 6,837 people lived in Medina. The city is about 15 miles (24 km) west of downtown Minneapolis.
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History of Medina
Medina was first called Hamburg Township. But on May 11, 1858, its name was changed. It was renamed after the city of Medina, Saudi Arabia. This city was often in the news that year.
The area of Medina Township used to go as far south as Lake Minnetonka. But then, Orono Township was created in 1889. On May 26, 1955, Medina Township officially became a village. Later, in 1974, it became a city. This happened when Minnesota changed its laws.
For most of its history, Medina was a farming community. It had many farms. But starting in the 1970s, it began to change. The city got paved roads and street signs. Some suburban neighborhoods also started to appear.
Geography and Location
Medina covers an area of about 27 square miles (70 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 25.45 square miles (66 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.55 square miles (4 square kilometers), is water.
The main road through Medina is Minnesota State Highway 55. Other important roads include County Roads 19 and 24. The city of Loretto is completely surrounded by Medina. Loretto is located in the northwestern part of Medina.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 374 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,058 | 182.9% | |
| 1880 | 1,462 | 38.2% | |
| 1890 | 840 | −42.5% | |
| 1900 | 990 | 17.9% | |
| 1910 | 945 | −4.5% | |
| 1920 | 942 | −0.3% | |
| 1930 | 990 | 5.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,045 | 5.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,166 | 11.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,472 | 26.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,396 | 62.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,623 | 9.5% | |
| 1990 | 3,096 | 18.0% | |
| 2000 | 4,005 | 29.4% | |
| 2010 | 4,892 | 22.1% | |
| 2020 | 6,837 | 39.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Medina's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 4,892 people living in Medina. They lived in 1,702 households. Most of these, 1,386, were families. The city had about 192 people per square mile (74 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Medina were White (94.0%). There were also people who were African American (1.0%), Native American (0.1%), and Asian (3.2%). About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (42.0%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (74.4%) were married couples. The average household had 2.87 people. The average family had 3.23 people.
The average age in Medina was 43.3 years old. About 30.7% of residents were under 18. About 12.2% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.8%) and females (50.2%).
Schools in Medina
Students in Medina attend schools in four different school districts:
- Orono
- Delano
- Rockford
- Wayzata
Famous People from Medina
Many well-known people have lived in Medina, including:
- Brian Burke – A former manager and executive in the National Hockey League (NHL).
- Caden Clark – A professional soccer player for RB Leipzig.
- Steve Hutchinson – A retired, award-winning football player for the Minnesota Vikings.
- Corey Koskie – A retired baseball player who played third base in Major League Baseball.
- Greg LeMond – A former Cycling World Champion. He won the Tour de France three times. He is the only American to ever win this famous bicycle race.
- John Randle – A retired, Hall of Fame NFL player.
- Flip Saunders – A former head coach and President of Basketball Operations for the NBA.
- Ryan Saunders – An NBA head coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- Carlos Silva – A professional Major League Baseball pitcher.
- Karen Philipp - An American singer and actress.
- Karl-Anthony Towns - A player for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
See also
In Spanish: Medina (Minnesota) para niños
