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 $65,988 with a poverty rate of 18.27%. The median age in Meadville is 36 years: 30.1 years for males, and 39.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Meadville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,107 | 87.3% |
| Black or African American | 780 | 6.13% |
| Two or more races | 607 | 4.77% |
| Asian | 161 | 1.27% |
| Other race | 43 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,728 | 2.26 | 30.4 | 69.6 |
| Non Family | 2,054 | 1.22 | 26.2 | 73.8 |
| Married | 1,410 | 3.2 | 50 | 50 |
| Female | 943 | 3.08 | 13.5 | 86.5 |
| Male | 321 | 2.44 | 20.9 | 79.1 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
30.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 463 | 6.13% |
| Associates Degree | 669 | 8.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,201 | 15.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 654 | 8.66% |
| High School Graduate | 3,282 | 43.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 116 | 1.54% |
| Some College | 1,163 | 15.41% |
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 | 6,792 | 6,289 | 1,629 |
| Black | 513 | 469 | 110 |
| 2+ Races | 152 | 122 | 46 |
| Hispanic | 76 | 76 | 44 |
| Asian | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Native American | 21 | 19 | 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 | $36,250 | $40,556 | $35,505 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,510 | $73,934 | $55,714 |
| High School Graduate | $30,767 | $31,051 | $30,548 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,487 | $37,287 | $32,409 |
| Some College | $36,731 | $40,443 | $30,595 |
$35,487
Average Earnings
$37,287
Average Male
$32,409
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.63% of Meadville residents speak only English, while 3.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,404 | 1,715 | 18.24% |
| Black | 598 | 84 | 14.05% |
| Multiple | 534 | 81 | 15.17% |
| Hispanic | 156 | 30 | 19.23% |
| Asian | 89 | 29 | 32.58% |
| Other | 43 | 26 | 60.47% |
| Native | 25 | 19 | 76% |
18.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.33%
Male Poverty Rate
17.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Meadville is Native, with 76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Meadville is Black, with 14.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.18% |
| Some College | 21.18% |
| High School | 15.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 24% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.3% |
| Female Employed | 10.36% |
| Male Employed | 6.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,801 | $69,305 |
| Households | $46,012 | $65,988 |
| Married Families | $71,071 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,000 | $55,739 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.6%
Male Marriage Rate
24.8%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
723
Number of Veterans
678
Male Veterans
45
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 195 |
| Vietnam | 192 |
| First Gulf War | 123 |
| Korea | 50 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 186 |
| 55 to 64 | 181 |
| 75+ | 145 |
| 65 to 74 | 133 |
| 18 to 34 | 78 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 670 | 7.4% |
| Black | 37 | 5.32% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 4.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.5%
Labor Force Participation
49.6%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
74.17%
Born in Meadville
96.65%
Native Born
3.35%
Foreign Born
1.65%
Non Citizen
1.7%
Naturalized
96.65% of Meadville residents were born in the United States, with 74.17% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.65% 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% |