Media, PA Demographics

A map of Media's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,791	4,801	81.6%	81.4%
Hispanic	291	202	5.0%	3.4%
Asian	290	190	4.9%	3.2%
Black	215	427	3.7%	7.2%
Multiracial	145	230	2.5%	3.9%
Native American/Other	138	51	2.4%	0.9%

Media, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 5,870, a less than 1% change from the 5,901 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.6% White, 5.0% Hispanic, 4.9% Asian, 3.7% Black, 2.5% Multiracial, and 2.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Media, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Media is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Media, that probability was 32.9% in 2020 and 32.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Media is ranked the 224th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Media was ranked the 218th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Media's White Population

4,791 residents of Media, or 81.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Media is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Media ranks 1534th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Media's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Media's population has remained roughly unchanged at 81.6%.

Media is more White than neighboring Rose Valley (80.3% White), Swarthmore (70% White), and Parkside (65.7% White). Media is less White than neighboring Brookhaven (88.5% White), and Lima (95.1% White).

Media's Black Population

215 residents of Media, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Media is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Media ranks 201st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Media's Black population has declined by an estimated 49.6%. Black residents' share of Media's population has decreased from 7.2% to 3.7%.

Media is more Black than neighboring Lima (3.4% Black). Media is less Black than neighboring Rose Valley (7.2% Black), Swarthmore (10% Black), Brookhaven (6.3% Black), and Parkside (14.5% Black).

Media's Asian Population

290 residents of Media, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Media is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Media ranks 190th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Media's Asian population has grown by an estimated 52.6%. Asian residents' share of Media's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.9%.

Media is more Asian than neighboring Rose Valley (4.4% Asian), Brookhaven (0.3% Asian), and Lima (1.3% Asian). Media is less Asian than neighboring Swarthmore (6% Asian), and Parkside (5% Asian).

Media's Hispanic Population

291 residents of Media, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Media is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Media ranks 674th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Media's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 44.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Media's population has increased from 3.4% to 5.0%.

Media is more Hispanic than neighboring Rose Valley (2.7% Hispanic), Brookhaven (2% Hispanic), and Lima (0.1% Hispanic). Media is less Hispanic than neighboring Swarthmore (6.8% Hispanic), and Parkside (8.4% Hispanic).

Media's Native American/Other Population

138 residents of Media, or 2.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Media is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Media ranks 251st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Media's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 170.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Media's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.4%.

Media is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rose Valley (0% Native American/Other), Swarthmore (1.7% Native American/Other), Brookhaven (0% Native American/Other), Lima (0% Native American/Other), and Parkside (0% Native American/Other).

Media's Multiracial Population

145 residents of Media, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Media is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Media ranks 646th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Media's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 37.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Media's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.5%.

Media is more Multiracial than neighboring Lima (0.1% Multiracial). Media is less Multiracial than neighboring Rose Valley (5.4% Multiracial), Swarthmore (5.5% Multiracial), Brookhaven (2.8% Multiracial), and Parkside (6.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.