Medina, Zapata County, Texas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Medina, Texas
CDP
Medina, Zapata County, Texas Location in Texas
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Zapata
Area
• Total	1.8 sq mi (4.6 km2)
• Land	1.8 sq mi (4.6 km2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation	397 ft (121 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	3,935
• Density	2,190/sq mi (855/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip Code	78076
FIPS code	48-47406
GNIS feature ID	1852735

Medina is a community in Zapata County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for the census. It does not have its own local government like a city or town. In 2010, about 3,935 people lived in Medina.

Where is Medina Located?

Medina is found in Texas. Its exact location is at 26 degrees, 55 minutes, 16 seconds North and 99 degrees, 15 minutes, 34 seconds West. This is a way to pinpoint its spot on a map.

Land and Water Area

The United States Census Bureau measures land and water areas. Medina covers a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.6 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. Only a tiny bit, about 0.56%, is water.

Who Lives in Medina?

The government counts how many people live in different places. This count is called a census. It helps us understand how communities are growing and changing.

Looking at the 2020 Census Numbers

The 2020 United States census found that 3,953 people lived in Medina. There were 1,299 households, which are groups of people living together. Also, 1,099 families called Medina home.

The census also looks at the different backgrounds of people. Here is a quick look at the groups living in Medina in 2020:

See also

In Spanish: Medina (Texas) para niños