Medina County, county in Texas, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 52,358 inhabitants. The county was created 176 years ago in 1848. Its county seat is Hondo.
There are 5 city/town in Medina County, TX. The largest city of Medina County is Hondo with a population of 9,492. Other cities include, Devine population 4,938, Castroville population 3,199, Natalia population 1,622 and La Coste population 1,119
Situated in the Texas Hill Country northwest of San Antonio, Medina County is a rural county with several small towns and communities. Here are some of the notable populated places in Medina County:
Hondo is the largest city and county seat of Medina County. It has a population of around 10,000 residents. Hondo was established in 1881 along the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway. Key features include the Stripes Entertainment Capital of Texas Museum, the historic Medina County Courthouse, and Los Voluntarios De Hondo Museum.
Devine is located along Interstate 35 in western Medina County. It has a population of around 5,000 people. Devine hosts an annual Corn Festival celebrating the area's agriculture. The town has many historic buildings and homes in its downtown centered around Main Street.
Natalia is a small rural community in eastern Medina County. Founded in 1880, today it has around 2,500 residents. Natalia hosts pioneer day celebrations and other events at the Natalia City Park. The historic Natalia Post Office building is a point of interest downtown.
Lytle
Lytle is a small town straddling the Bexar-Medina county line. It was established as a railroad stop in 1880. Lytle has a population around 3,000 residents. The Lytle Historical Museum highlights the town's heritage. Lytle is home to the Texas Tuff Rumble, one of the state's major BMX bicycle races.
Castroville is located along the Medina River in western Medina County. It was settled in 1844 by French, Alsatian and Swiss pioneers. With a population around 4,000, Castroville is renowned for its architecture reflective of the settlers' European roots. Popular events include an annual Christmas lighting festival.
Medina County's small town charm, natural landscapes, and rich history provide an appealing Hill Country setting off the beaten path just outside of San Antonio. For a quiet Texas getaway, its small communities offer a window into the state's frontier past.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Medina County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Castroville | Town in the U. | 3,199 |
Devine | City in Medina County, Texas, United States | 4,938 |
Hondo | City in Texas, United States | 9,492 |
La Coste | City in Medina County, Texas, United States | 1,119 |
Natalia | City in Medina County, Texas, United States | 1,622 |