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Media

Pennsylvania · 5,327 residents · 0.763 sq mi
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Media has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,472. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $263,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,327
−4%since 2000
from 5,533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,982 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 7,252 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
−2%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Media
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,472
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,703 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,670
+23%since 2000
from $28,188 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$263,100
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$940
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $654 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.5%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 41.7% in 2000
58.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+52%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(4,420)
Black14%(777)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(104)
Asian2%(111)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.9%(2,155)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(4,358)
Black10.4%(553)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(135)
Asian3.5%(184)
Other3.6%(194)
Diversity Score42.6%(2,271)
Diversity Score
43
+9%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 40.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+55%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.1%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Media, Pennsylvania?

Media, Pennsylvania has about 5,327 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Media, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Media, Pennsylvania earns about $56,472 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 $263,100, and the typical rent is about $940 a month.

How educated are people in Media, Pennsylvania?

About 42.3% 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 7.4% 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 630 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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