Meadville is a city located in Crawford County Pennsylvania. Meadville has a 2024 population of 12,143. It is also the county seat of Crawford County. Meadville is currently declining at a rate of -1.76% annually and its population has decreased by -6.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,013 in 2020.
The average household income in Meadville is $68,988 with a poverty rate of 18.11%. The median age in Meadville is 35.7 years: 29.5 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Meadville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,272 | 87.18% |
| Two or more races | 770 | 5.96% |
| Black or African American | 693 | 5.36% |
| Asian | 141 | 1.09% |
| Other race | 38 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,812 | 2.3 | 35.3 | 64.7 |
| Non Family | 1,950 | 1.2 | 26.7 | 73.3 |
| Married | 1,551 | 3.11 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
| Female | 967 | 3.12 | 15.6 | 84.4 |
| Male | 344 | 2.5 | 22.4 | 77.6 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
35.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 508 | 6.48% |
| Associates Degree | 667 | 8.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,320 | 16.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 633 | 8.07% |
| High School Graduate | 3,526 | 44.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59 | 0.75% |
| Some College | 1,131 | 14.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,136 | 6,618 | 1,743 |
| Black | 438 | 404 | 100 |
| 2+ Races | 176 | 163 | 48 |
| Hispanic | 73 | 73 | 43 |
| Asian | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Native American | 12 | 10 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,469 | $54,609 | $48,036 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,574 | $67,589 | $58,750 |
| High School Graduate | $30,809 | $30,201 | $32,746 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $9,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,178 | $38,237 | $34,875 |
| Some College | $34,351 | $35,147 | $29,415 |
$36,178
Average Earnings
$38,237
Average Male
$34,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.74% of Meadville residents speak only English, while 3.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,794 | 1,745 | 17.82% |
| Multiple | 624 | 161 | 25.8% |
| Black | 509 | 41 | 8.06% |
| Asian | 75 | 29 | 38.67% |
| Other | 38 | 18 | 47.37% |
| Hispanic | 147 | 18 | 12.24% |
| Native | 15 | 10 | 66.67% |
18.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.36%
Male Poverty Rate
18.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Meadville is Native, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Meadville is Black, with 8.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.14% |
| Some College | 19.91% |
| High School | 14.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 25.1% |
| Female Employed | 12.33% |
| Male Employed | 6.53% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,026 | $74,863 |
| Households | $46,157 | $68,988 |
| Married Families | $88,620 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,507 | $54,336 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.8%
Male Marriage Rate
28.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
777
Number of Veterans
747
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 217 |
| First Gulf War | 152 |
| Second Gulf War | 146 |
| Korea | 82 |
| World War II | 28 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 206 |
| 75+ | 178 |
| 65 to 74 | 170 |
| 35 to 54 | 149 |
| 18 to 34 | 74 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 698 | 7.55% |
| Black | 69 | 11.06% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 2.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.5%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.83%
Born in Meadville
96.83%
Native Born
3.17%
Foreign Born
1.37%
Non Citizen
1.8%
Naturalized
96.83% of Meadville residents were born in the United States, with 73.83% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,056 | -218 | -1.93% |
| 2028 | 11,274 | -217 | -1.89% |
| 2027 | 11,491 | -217 | -1.85% |
| 2026 | 11,708 | -218 | -1.83% |
| 2025 | 11,926 | -217 | -1.79% |
| 2024 | 12,143 | -218 | -1.76% |
| 2023 | 12,361 | -75 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 12,436 | -321 | -2.52% |
| 2021 | 12,757 | -256 | -1.97% |
| 2020 | 13,013 | 515 | 4.12% |
| 2019 | 12,498 | -241 | -1.89% |
| 2018 | 12,739 | -107 | -0.83% |
| 2017 | 12,846 | -169 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 13,015 | 5 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 13,010 | -161 | -1.22% |
| 2014 | 13,171 | -122 | -0.92% |
| 2013 | 13,293 | -7 | -0.05% |
| 2012 | 13,300 | -65 | -0.49% |
| 2011 | 13,365 | -6 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 13,371 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,685 | -633 | -4.42% |
| 1990 | 14,318 | -1,226 | -7.89% |
| 1980 | 15,544 | -1,029 | -6.21% |
| 1970 | 16,573 | -98 | -0.59% |
| 1960 | 16,671 | -2,301 | -12.13% |
| 1950 | 18,972 | 53 | 0.28% |
| 1940 | 18,919 | 2,221 | 13.3% |
| 1930 | 16,698 | 2,130 | 14.62% |
| 1920 | 14,568 | 1,788 | 13.99% |
| 1910 | 12,780 | 2,489 | 24.19% |
| 1900 | 10,291 | 771 | 8.1% |
| 1890 | 9,520 | 660 | 7.45% |
| 1880 | 8,860 | 1,757 | 24.74% |
| 1870 | 7,103 | 3,401 | 91.87% |
| 1860 | 3,702 | 1,124 | 43.6% |
| 1850 | 2,578 | -8,478 | -76.68% |