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Media

Pennsylvania · 5,533 residents · 0.763 sq mi
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Media has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,703. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $130,900. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,533
−7%since 1990
from 5,957 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,252 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 7,807 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.8
+7%since 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Media
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,703
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,607 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,188
+48%since 1990
from $19,037 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,900
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $113,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $528 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
41.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 40.8% in 1990
58.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−14%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(5,073)
Black13.9%(829)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(75)
Asian0.7%(43)
Diversity Score34.2%(2,037)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(4,420)
Black14%(777)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(104)
Asian2%(111)
Diversity Score38.9%(2,155)
Diversity Score
39
+14%since 1990
from 34 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.0%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 30.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.9%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 84.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
−15%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Media, Pennsylvania?

Media, Pennsylvania has about 5,533 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Media, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Media, Pennsylvania earns about $42,703 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Media, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Media, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $130,900, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Media, Pennsylvania?

About 40.0% of adults age 25 and over in Media, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Media, Pennsylvania?

About 7.9% of people in Media, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Media, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Media, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 424 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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