Medina, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Medina, Tennessee
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Location of Medina in Gibson County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Gibson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.03 sq mi (10.44 km2) |
| • Land | 4.01 sq mi (10.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
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| • Total | 5,126 |
| • Density | 1,278.30/sq mi (493.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38355
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-47000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1293529 |
Medina (pronounced m-uh-DYE-nuh) is a friendly city located in Gibson County, Tennessee, in the United States. It's a growing community where people live, work, and go to school. In 2020, about 5,126 people called Medina home.
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Exploring Medina's Location
Medina is found in the southern part of Gibson County, Tennessee. It's located around the coordinates 35.805376 degrees North and 88.780904 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map!
The city isn't just one big connected area. It's actually made up of two separate parts. These parts are linked by a road called Blackmon Road. A small section of Medina's southern edge even touches the border of Madison County, Tennessee.
How Big is Medina?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Medina covers a total area of about 8.2 square kilometers (which is about 3.17 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.06 square kilometers (or 0.02 square miles), is water. This means Medina is mostly land-based, with very little water within its city limits.
Who Lives in Medina?
Demographics is a fancy word for studying the people who live in a place. It looks at things like how many people there are, their ages, and their backgrounds. Here's how Medina's population has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 273 | — | |
| 1910 | 320 | — | |
| 1920 | 358 | 11.9% | |
| 1930 | 414 | 15.6% | |
| 1940 | 414 | 0.0% | |
| 1950 | 690 | 66.7% | |
| 1960 | 722 | 4.6% | |
| 1970 | 755 | 4.6% | |
| 1980 | 687 | −9.0% | |
| 1990 | 658 | −4.2% | |
| 2000 | 969 | 47.3% | |
| 2010 | 3,479 | 259.0% | |
| 2020 | 5,126 | 47.3% | |
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Medina's Population in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 5,126 people living in Medina. These people made up 1,495 households, and 1,159 of those households were families.
The census also collects information about different groups of people. Here's a quick look at the different backgrounds of people living in Medina in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage of Population |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 4,385 | 85.54% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 305 | 5.95% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 70 | 1.37% |
| Other/Mixed | 183 | 3.57% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 173 | 3.37% |
Local Media and News
Even small cities have ways to share news and entertainment! In Medina, you can tune into a radio station called WTPR-AM 710. This station plays "The Greatest Hits of All Time," so you might hear some classic songs there.
Learning and Education
Education is very important in Medina. The schools in the area are part of the Gibson County Special School District. This district helps make sure students get a good education.
The main high school for students in the district is Gibson County High School. It's where many students from Medina and the surrounding areas go to finish their high school studies.
See also
In Spanish: Medina (Tennessee) para niños
