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CITY · 2020 ACS

Meadville

Pennsylvania · 13,050 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 $40,074. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $117,000. Households here earn about 37% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,050
−5%since 2000
from 13,685 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.5
+5%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K13K14K14K1990201020202024Meadville
202413K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.4%(703)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.2%(680)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.7%(614)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.9%(1,025)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2411.5%(1,506)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.6%(1,780)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.6%(1,385)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.4%(1,359)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.1%(1,577)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410%(1,306)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.3%(686)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.3%(429)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,074
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,402 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,537
+48%since 2000
from $17,290 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$717
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 45.9% in 2000
61.1% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−11%since 2009
from 3.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Meadville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(12,496)
Black5%(683)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(152)
Asian0.6%(86)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(10,920)
Black6.2%(803)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(402)
Asian0.9%(111)
Other5.1%(666)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican0.8%(105)
Mexican0.8%(100)
Guatemalan0.2%(21)
Cuban0.1%(19)
Colombian0.1%(13)
Asian origin
Chinese0.4%(48)
Filipino0.3%(37)
Japanese0.1%(17)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German28.6%(3,628)
Irish19.7%(2,497)
Italian11%(1,395)
English9.2%(1,162)
Polish6%(766)
French3.1%(389)
American2.6%(336)
Swedish2.4%(305)
Scotch-Irish2.2%(274)
Scottish1.7%(213)
Welsh0.9%(108)
Hungarian0.8%(106)
+ 27 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.8%(104)
British0.6%(73)
Ukrainian0.6%(73)
Norwegian0.5%(65)
Canadian0.5%(58)
Slovak0.4%(57)
Guyanese0.4%(47)
Lithuanian0.4%(46)
Finnish0.3%(41)
Danish0.2%(30)
Russian0.2%(26)
Croatian0.2%(25)
Romanian0.2%(25)
Lebanese0.2%(23)
Czech0.2%(23)
Syrian0.1%(17)
Swiss0.1%(16)
West Indian0.1%(16)
Palestinian0.1%(15)
Turkish0.1%(15)
Haitian0.1%(13)
Austrian0.1%(9)
Slovene0.1%(8)
Portuguese0.1%(7)
Israeli0%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+52%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married50.2%(2,383)
Married32.9%(1,561)
Widowed2.5%(120)
Divorced14.4%(684)
Women 15+
Never married45.7%(2,703)
Married27.1%(1,604)
Widowed10.5%(624)
Divorced16.6%(985)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meadville, Pennsylvania?

Meadville, Pennsylvania has about 13,050 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Meadville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Meadville, Pennsylvania earns about $40,074 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 $117,000, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Meadville, Pennsylvania?

About 23.9% 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 16.8% 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 1,268 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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