Medina, Minnesota

Medina
Historic 1857 Cabin originally on Wolsfeld Lake, now moved to City Hall
Historic 1857 Cabin originally on Wolsfeld Lake, now moved to City Hall
Location of Medina within Hennepin County, Minnesota
Location of Medina
within Hennepin County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 45°2′41″N 93°34′23″W / 45.04472°N 93.57306°W / 45.04472; -93.57306
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyHennepin
Named forMedina, Saudi Arabia
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
 • MayorKathy Martin
Area
 • City
27.13 sq mi (70.26 km2)
 • Land25.55 sq mi (66.18 km2)
 • Water1.58 sq mi (4.08 km2)
Elevation
1,060 ft (323 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • City
6,837
 • Density267.58/sq mi (103.32/km2)
 • Metro
3,459,146
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (Central)
ZIP codes
55340, 55357, 55359, 55391
Area code763
FIPS code27-41480
GNIS feature ID1690854[2]
WebsiteCity of Medina

Medina is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. An outer edge suburb of Minneapolis–Saint Paul, the city has a primarily rural character, with agricultural lands and natural preservation areas. Medina is home to the corporate headquarters of Polaris Inc., an automotive manufacturer that produces items such as all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles.

The population was 6,837 at the 2020 census. It is about 15 miles (24 km) west of downtown Minneapolis.

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.