Medina, Tennessee

Medina is a city in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 3,479 at the 2010 census,[5] up from 969 at the 2000 census. Medina is included in Jackson-Humboldt, Tenn. metropolitan statistical area (MSA).

Medina, Tennessee
City
Main Street
Location of Medina in Gibson County, Tennessee.
Coordinates: 35°48′19″N 88°46′51″W
CountryUnited States
StateTennessee
CountyGibson
Area
 • Total4.03 sq mi (10.44 km2)
 • Land4.01 sq mi (10.39 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
492 ft (150 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total3,479
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
4,282
 • Density1,067.83/sq mi (412.26/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38355
Area code(s)731
FIPS code47-47000[3]
GNIS feature ID1293529[4]
Websitewww.cityofmedinatn.org

Geography

Medina is located in southern Gibson County at 35°48′19″N 88°46′51″W (35.805376, -88.780904).[6] The southern border of the city follows the Madison County line. The Greater Gibson County (Tenn.) Chamber of Commerce concurs that Medina's motto is "Nothing Could Be Finer, than Living in Medina"—with the latter part of the quote pronounced as a colloquial rhyme with 'Finer').

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Medina has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.2 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.06 km2), or 0.70%, are water.[5]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1890273—
1910320—
192035811.9%
193041415.6%
19404140.0%
195069066.7%
19607224.6%
19707554.6%
1980687−9.0%
1990658−4.2%
200096947.3%
20103,479259.0%
2019 (est.)4,282[2]23.1%
Sources:[7][8]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 969 people, 414 households, and 279 families residing in the city. The population density was 385.3 people per square mile (149.1/km2). There were 459 housing units at an average density of 182.5 per square mile (70.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.73% White, 1.34% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.10% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.

There were 414 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 34.1% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,382, and the median income for a family was $40,804. Males had a median income of $33,958 versus $22,059 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,445. About 8.4% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.

Local schools in Medina, administered by the Gibson County Special School District Board of Trustees in Dyer, Tenn., include South Gibson Elementary School (Kindergarten thru 4th grade), South Gibson Middle School (5th grade thru 8th grade), and South Gibson High School (9th grade thru 12th grade).

Media

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Medina city, Tennessee". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. "Census of Population and Housing: Decennial Censuses". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-03-04.
  8. "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 11 June 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
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