Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Media, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,870

Median Agei

44.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.6%4,791

Hispanic/Latino

5%291

Asian

4.9%290

Black

3.7%215

Two or More

2.5%145

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

2.4%138

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.9%96

High School Diploma

14%693

Some College (<1 yr)

2.8%136

Some College (1+ yr)

8.8%435

Associate's Degree

5.6%277

Bachelor's Degree

28.9%1,427

Master's Degree

23.1%1,142

Professional Degree

4.6%227

Doctorate

5.6%276

HS or Higher

95.3%

BA or Higher

62.2%

Graduate+

33.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$467,800

Median Renti

$1,411

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

41.7%1,271

Renter-Occupied

58.3%1,778

Total Units

3,105

Homeownership

41.7%

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

Home Values

$100K–$150K

2.4%31

$150K–$200K

1.9%24

$200K–$300K

16%203

$300K–$500K

35.4%450

$500K–$1M

41.1%523

$1M+

3.1%40

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

210

$1,000–$1,250

419

$1,250–$1,500

319

$1,500–$2,000

386

$2,000+

383

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%18

2010–2019

9.3%290

2000–2009

1.7%52

1990–1999

2.1%65

1980–1989

5.2%161

1970–1979

15.3%475

1960–1969

14.2%440

1950–1959

18.1%561

1940–1949

5.9%182

1939 or earlier

27.7%861

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

53.2%1,621

Electricity

34.3%1,046

Fuel Oil

10.3%315

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%40

No Fuel

0.5%14

Other

0.4%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$89,092

Mean Household Incomei

$130,497

Per Capita Incomei

$70,220

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

3,912

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 83 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

201(3.9% of civilian adults)