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Meadville

Pennsylvania · 13,388 residents · 4.362 sq mi
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Meadville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,052. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $95,100. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 27.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,388
−2%since 2000
from 13,685 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,069 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 3,137 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.0
−5%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K13K14K14K1990201020202024Meadville
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,052
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,402 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,698
+8%since 2000
from $17,290 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$522
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.3%
−19.6 ptssince 2000
from 45.9% in 2000
57.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+21%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(12,496)
Black5%(683)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(152)
Asian0.6%(86)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.2%(2,221)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(12,003)
Black4.9%(658)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(222)
Asian1.1%(147)
Other3%(397)
Diversity Score24.7%(3,300)
Diversity Score
25
+52%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
+27%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
22.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
21.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.3%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meadville, Pennsylvania?

Meadville, Pennsylvania has about 13,388 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Meadville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Meadville, Pennsylvania earns about $28,052 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Meadville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Meadville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $95,100, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Meadville, Pennsylvania?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Meadville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meadville, Pennsylvania?

About 27.8% of people in Meadville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Meadville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Meadville, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 930 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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