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Media

Pennsylvania · 5,901 residents · 0.763 sq mi
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Media is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,658. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $339,600. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,901
+7%since 2000
from 5,533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,734 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 7,252 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
−1%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Media
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,658
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,703 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,076
+85%since 2000
from $28,188 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$339,600
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,168
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $654 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
39.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 41.7% in 2000
60.4% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+45%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(4,801)
Black7.2%(427)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(202)
Asian3.2%(190)
Other7.4%(434)
Diversity Score44.9%(2,647)
Diversity Score
45
+15%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 40.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.2%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Media, Pennsylvania?

Media, Pennsylvania has about 5,901 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Media, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Media, Pennsylvania earns about $76,658 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 $339,600, and the typical rent is about $1,168 a month.

How educated are people in Media, Pennsylvania?

About 54.3% 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 6.4% 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 56 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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