Medina, Minnesota

Medina
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
 • City27.13 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)
 • City6,837
 • 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.