State
County
Land Area (mi²)
0.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
7,507.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.16%
Growth Since 2010
7.00%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Media, Pennsylvania Population 2021
5,700
Media is a city located in Delaware County Pennsylvania. It is also the county seat of Delaware County. With a 2020 population of 5,700, it is the 160th largest city in Pennsylvania and the 4416th largest city in the United States . Media is currently growing at a rate of 0.16% annually and its population has increased by 7.00% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,327 in 2010. Media reached it's highest population of 6,444 in 1970. Spanning over 1 miles, Media has a population density of 7,508 people per square mile.
The average household income in Media is $98,195 with a poverty rate of 7.81%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,167 per month, and the median house value is $331,400. The median age in Media is 39.8 years, 40.4 years for males, and 39.6 years for females.
Media Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Media was:
- White: 85.91%
- Black or African American: 6.07%
- Asian: 5.01%
- Two or more races: 1.80%
- Native American: 0.75%
- Other race: 0.46%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Media, Pennsylvania is 5,700 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 5,673.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 5,327.
Media, Pennsylvania Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,714 | 85.91% |
| Black or African American | 333 | 6.07% |
| Asian | 275 | 5.01% |
| Two or More Races | 99 | 1.80% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 | 0.75% |
| Some Other Race | 25 | 0.46% |
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Media Population by Race
Media Population Pyramid $2021
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Media Population by Age
Media Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,718 | 1.95 | 45.4 |
| Non Family | 1,560 | 1.26 | 31.7 |
| Married | 858 | 2.83 | 62.7 |
| Female | 221 | 3 | 72.4 |
| Male | 79 | 3.04 | 53.2 |
2.79
Average Family Size
1.95
Average Household Size
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Media Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53 | 1.23% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 116 | 2.70% |
| High School Graduate | 625 | 14.52% |
| Some College | 694 | 16.12% |
| Associates Degree | 289 | 6.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,294 | 30.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,233 | 28.65% |
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Media Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Media Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,608 | 3,566 | 2,214 |
| Black | 295 | 270 | 90 |
| Asian | 215 | 192 | 163 |
| Hispanic | 91 | 80 | 39 |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 9 | |
| Native American | 41 | 21 | 12 |
| Other Race | 25 | 25 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75.81%.
Media Educational Attainment by Race
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$54,319
Average Earnings
$63,220
Average Male
$44,490
Average Female
Media Earnings by Educational Attainment
Media Language by Age
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Media Language
91.73% of Media residents speak only English, while 8.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.07% of the population.
Media Language
Media Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,525 | 328 | 7.25% |
| Black | 283 | 37 | 13.07% |
| Multiple | 99 | 30 | 30.30% |
| Native | 41 | 20 | 48.78% |
7.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.47%
Male Poverty Rate
7.27%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Media
The race most likely to be in poverty in Media is Native, with 48.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Media is White, with 7.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.89%.
Media Poverty
Media Poverty Rate by Education
Media Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
37.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.2%
Male Marriage Rate
34.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Media Married by Age and Sex
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Media Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Media Marital Status by Race
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Media Marital Status
Media Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 172 | 4.26% |
| Black | 31 | 10.51% |
| Native American | 9 | 21.95% |
Media Veterans by Race
Media Veterans by Education
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7.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
Media Veterans by Education
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77.1%
Labor Force Participation
72.6%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
Media Employment by Age
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Media Employment by Race
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Media Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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89.89%
Native Born
10.11%
Foreign Born
4.36%
Non Citizen
5.76%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.89% of Media residents were born in the United States, with 64.15% having been born in Pennsylvania. 4.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Media Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,700 | 9 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 5,691 | 9 | 0.16% |
| 2019 | 5,682 | 9 | 0.16% |
| 2018 | 5,673 | 320 | 5.98% |
| 2017 | 5,353 | -7 | -0.13% |
| 2016 | 5,360 | -3 | -0.06% |
| 2015 | 5,363 | 17 | 0.32% |
| 2014 | 5,346 | 6 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 5,340 | 5 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 5,335 | 8 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 5,327 | 0.00% | |
| 2010 | 5,327 | -206 | -0.38% |
| 2000 | 5,533 | -424 | -0.74% |
| 1990 | 5,957 | -162 | -0.27% |
| 1980 | 6,119 | -325 | -0.52% |
| 1970 | 6,444 | 641 | 1.05% |
| 1960 | 5,803 | 77 | 0.13% |
| 1950 | 5,726 | 375 | 0.68% |
| 1940 | 5,351 | -21 | -0.04% |
| 1930 | 5,372 | 1,263 | 2.72% |
| 1920 | 4,109 | 547 | 1.44% |
| 1910 | 3,562 | 487 | 1.48% |
| 1900 | 3,075 | 339 | 1.17% |
| 1890 | 2,736 | 0.00% |