Media is a borough located in Delaware County Pennsylvania. Media has a 2024 population of 5,852. It is also the county seat of Delaware County. Media is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually and its population has decreased by -0.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,890 in 2020.
The average household income in Media is $115,449 with a poverty rate of 3.78%. The median age in Media is 43.2 years: 41.6 years for males, and 44.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Media was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,956 | 84.57% |
| Two or more races | 277 | 4.73% |
| Asian | 263 | 4.49% |
| Black or African American | 162 | 2.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 143 | 2.44% |
| Other race | 36 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.39% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,939 | 1.94 | 39.8 | 60.2 |
| Non Family | 1,634 | 1.23 | 29.6 | 70.4 |
| Married | 959 | 2.91 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Female | 283 | 2.67 | 47 | 53 |
| Male | 63 | 2.32 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
2.81
Average Family Size
1.94
Average Household Size
39.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 66 | 1.37% |
| Associates Degree | 330 | 6.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,333 | 27.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,538 | 31.94% |
| High School Graduate | 746 | 15.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 0.44% |
| Some College | 782 | 16.24% |
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 | 4,073 | 4,046 | 2,557 |
| Asian | 215 | 166 | 137 |
| 2+ Races | 167 | 158 | 87 |
| Black | 150 | 148 | 75 |
| Islander | 143 | 143 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 93 | 84 | 33 |
| Other Race | 36 | 36 | 7 |
| Native American | 23 | 23 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 63.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,500 | $75,184 | $60,060 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,597 | $103,403 | $60,588 |
| High School Graduate | $49,427 | $54,702 | $33,621 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,474 | $71,827 | $48,956 |
| Some College | $36,514 | $63,221 | $32,460 |
$59,474
Average Earnings
$71,827
Average Male
$48,956
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.28% of Media residents speak only English, while 6.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,798 | 161 | 3.36% |
| Multiple | 277 | 28 | 10.11% |
| Black | 145 | 14 | 9.66% |
| Asian | 263 | 12 | 4.56% |
| Hispanic | 160 | 1 | 0.63% |
3.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.04%
Male Poverty Rate
2.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Media is Multiple, with 10.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Media is Hispanic, with 0.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.24% |
| High School | 9.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.9% |
| Some College | 2.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25.4% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.3% |
| Male Employed | 1.31% |
| Female Employed | 1.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $120,489 | $137,925 |
| Households | $85,951 | $115,449 |
| Married Families | $129,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $66,563 | $95,951 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.1%
Male Marriage Rate
39.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
191
Number of Veterans
191
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 91 |
| World War II | 19 |
| Korea | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 99 |
| 65 to 74 | 58 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 159 | 3.69% |
| Native American | 23 | 100% |
| Black | 9 | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.2%
Labor Force Participation
70.6%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
63.36%
Born in Media
90.53%
Native Born
9.47%
Foreign Born
4.04%
Non Citizen
5.43%
Naturalized
90.53% of Media residents were born in the United States, with 63.36% having been born in Pennsylvania. 4.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,806 | -9 | -0.15% |
| 2028 | 5,815 | -9 | -0.15% |
| 2027 | 5,824 | -10 | -0.17% |
| 2026 | 5,834 | -9 | -0.15% |
| 2025 | 5,843 | -9 | -0.15% |
| 2024 | 5,852 | -10 | -0.17% |
| 2023 | 5,862 | 17 | 0.29% |
| 2022 | 5,845 | -27 | -0.46% |
| 2021 | 5,872 | -18 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 5,890 | 104 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 5,786 | 6 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 5,780 | 320 | 5.86% |
| 2017 | 5,460 | -6 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 5,466 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2015 | 5,468 | 15 | 0.28% |
| 2014 | 5,453 | 6 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 5,447 | 6 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 5,441 | 9 | 0.17% |
| 2011 | 5,432 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 5,432 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,533 | -424 | -7.12% |
| 1990 | 5,957 | -162 | -2.65% |
| 1980 | 6,119 | -325 | -5.04% |
| 1970 | 6,444 | 641 | 11.05% |
| 1960 | 5,803 | 77 | 1.34% |
| 1950 | 5,726 | 375 | 7.01% |
| 1940 | 5,351 | -21 | -0.39% |
| 1930 | 5,372 | 1,263 | 30.74% |
| 1920 | 4,109 | 547 | 15.36% |
| 1910 | 3,562 | 487 | 15.84% |
| 1900 | 3,075 | 339 | 12.39% |
| 1890 | 2,736 | -3,070 | -52.88% |