Meadville, PA

Census Place

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2021 Population
12,999
2.48% 1-year growth
US Senator
Bob Casey Jr.
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
36.3
3.46% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
19.6%
17% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$40,694
1.55% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$112,800
3.59% 1-year decline
2021 Employed Population
5,236
2.84% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Meadville, PA had a population of 13k people with a median age of 36.3 and a median household income of $40,694. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Meadville, PA grew from 12,684 to 12,999, a 2.48% increase and its median household income grew from $40,074 to $40,694, a 1.55% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Meadville, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.04%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.17%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.38%), and White (Hispanic) (0.892%).

None of the households in Meadville, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in Meadville, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Meadville, PA are Allegheny College (423 degrees awarded in 2021), Precision Manufacturing Institute (36 degrees), and Crawford County Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing Program (14 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Meadville, PA was $112,800, and the homeownership rate was 37.5%.

Most people in Meadville, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Meadville, PA was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Meadville, PA is home to a population of 13k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.54% of Meadville, PA residents were born outside of the country (330 people).

In 2021, there were 17.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.3k people) in Meadville, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 655 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 542 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.4%
2021 Citizenship
98.6%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.4% of Meadville, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Meadville, PA was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Meadville, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    11.3k ± 230
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    655 ± 194
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    542 ± 198
2.24%
Hispanic Population
291 people

In 2021, there were 17.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.3k people) in Meadville, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 655 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 542 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.24% of the people in Meadville, PA are hispanic (291 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    98,153 ± 7,663 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    81,192 ± 6,974 people
  3. China
    66,978 ± 6,337 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 98,153 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 81,192 and China with 66,978.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.54%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
330 people
2.49%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
316 people

As of 2021, 2.54% of Meadville, PA residents (330 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Meadville, PA was 2.49%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    259 ± 114
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    74 ± 58
  3. World War II
    37 ± 40

Meadville, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.5 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Meadville, PA employs 5.24k people. The largest industries in Meadville, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,192 people), Manufacturing (809 people), and Educational Services (797 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($53,864), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($53,421), and Construction ($48,902).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,734. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

5.24k
2021 Value
± 518
−2.84%
1 Year decline
± 14.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Meadville, PA declined at a rate of −2.84%, from 5.39k employees to 5.24k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Meadville, PA, are Sales & Related Occupations (468 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (467 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (443 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Meadville, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

5.24k
2021 Value
± 518
−2.84%
1 Year decline
± 14.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Meadville, PA declined at a rate of −2.84%, from 5.39k employees to 5.24k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Meadville, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,192 people), Manufacturing (809 people), and Educational Services (797 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Meadville, PA, though some of these residents may live in Meadville, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$33,402
Median earning men ± $5,629
$29,202
Median earning women ± $3,079

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($54,261), Construction ($48,977), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($44,886).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,879), Public Administration ($44,028), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($39,250).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $110B
  2. $76.1B
  3. $43.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($76.1B) and Electronics ($43.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$722B
2020 Value in Pennsylvania
$1.46T
Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania
103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $722B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.46T by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $73.7B
  2. $72.6B
  3. $36B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.7B, followed by New York with $72.6B and Ohio and $36B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.
Senator from Pennsylvania1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Meadville, PA awarded 473 degrees. The student population of Meadville, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 751 male students and 874 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Meadville, PA are White (354 and 76.5%), followed by Black or African American (39 and 8.42%), Hispanic or Latino (33 and 7.13%), and Two or More Races (21 and 4.54%).

The largest universities in Meadville, PA by number of degrees awarded are Allegheny College (423 and 89.4%), Precision Manufacturing Institute (36 and 7.61%), and Crawford County Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing Program (14 and 2.96%).

The most popular majors in Meadville, PA are General Psychology (43 and 9.09%), Environmental Science (38 and 8.03%), and General Biological Sciences (35 and 7.4%).

The median tuition cost in Meadville, PA for private four year colleges is $51,910.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Meadville, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 11.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,625 (46.2% men and 53.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,625 students enrolled in Meadville, PA, 46.2% men and 53.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,101 records, of which 54.9% were women and 45.1% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 43 degrees awarded
  2. 38 degrees awarded
  3. 35 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Meadville, PA was General Psychology with 43 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Meadville, PA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 423 degrees awarded
  2. 36 degrees awarded
  3. 14 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Allegheny College with 423 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

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In 2021, 201 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Meadville, PA, which is 0.739 times less than the 272 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 354 degrees mean that there were 9.08 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 39 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($51,910) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, less-than 2-year ($2,808) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, less-than 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.711% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.725% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.52M), Bachelors Degree (1.95M), and Some college (1.84M).

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The median property value in Meadville, PA was $112,800 in 2021, which is 0.461 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $117,000 to $112,800, a 3.59% decrease. The homeownership rate in Meadville, PA is 37.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Meadville, PA have an average commute time of 18.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Meadville, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Meadville, PA is $40,694. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Meadville, PA was Census Tract 1117 with a value of $52,396, followed by Census Tract 1115 and Census Tract 1116, with respective values of $44,451 and $29,819.

Property

$112,800
Median Property Value 2021
±$13,045
$1,899
Median Property Taxes
±$276

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Meadville, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

37.5%
Homeownership
2021
62.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 37.5% of the housing units in Meadville, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 37%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 1117
  2. Census Tract 1115
  3. Census Tract 1116

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Meadville, PA was Census Tract 1117 with a value of $52,396, followed by Census Tract 1115 and Census Tract 1116, with respective values of $44,451 and $29,819.

The following map shows all of the places in Meadville, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$40,694
Median Household Income
± $5,461
5.06k
Number of Households
± 509

In 2021, the median household income of the 5.06k households in Meadville, PA grew to $40,694 from the previous year's value of $40,074.

The following chart displays the households in Meadville, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Meadville, PA is from Pennsylvania.
0.467
2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
0.466
2020 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2021, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.147% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (65.2%)
  2. Walked (17.1%)
  3. Carpooled (8.02%)

In 2021, 65.2% of workers in Meadville, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (17.1%) and those who carpooled to work (8.02%).

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Commute Time

18.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Meadville, PA have a shorter commute time (18.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.93% of the workforce in Meadville, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Meadville, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Meadville, PA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

19.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Meadville, PA (2.24k out of 11.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Meadville, PA is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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95.2% of the population of Meadville, PA has health coverage, with 42% on employee plans, 26.9% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1.35% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Crawford County, PA see 1539 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.15% increase from the previous year (1492 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2092 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 680 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,539 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Crawford County, PA

Primary care physicians in Crawford County, PA see an average of 1,539 patients per year. This represents a 3.15% increase from the previous year (1,492 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Crawford County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 25.9% between 18 and 34 years, 35.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.79%
Uninsured
42%
Employer Coverage
26.9%
Medicaid
11.9%
Medicare
13.1%
Non-Group
1.35%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Meadville, PA declined by 10.9% from 5.38% to 4.79%.

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