Media, Pennsylvania
Media: county seat of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
About
Media is a city located in the county of Delaware in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,327 and a population density of 2,698 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,787 inhabitants.
The city was created 345 years ago in 1680.
Quick Facts about Media
| Population | 5,787 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Delaware County |
| Postal code | 19063 |
| Area | 1.97 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.9168,-75.3877 |
| Altitude | 299 feet / 91 meters |
| Capital city | Media is capital of Delaware County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1681 (345 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 09:19:35 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 2,931 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.95% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 69℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Media is located at 39°55'0"N 75°23'16"W (39.9167800, -75.3876900).
Media map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Media increased by 7.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,327 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,327 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,335 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,340 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,346 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,363 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,360 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,353 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,673 | 5.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,682 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,787 | 1.81% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Media
1Ridley Creek State Park
1023 Sycamore Mills Rd, Media, PA 19063, United States View details
Phone: +16108923900 | Website available
2Rose Tree County Park
1671 N Providence Rd, Media, PA 19063, United States View details
Phone: +16108914663 | Website available
3Tyler Arboretum
515 Painter Rd, Media, PA 19063, United States View details
Phone: +16105669134 | Website available
4Glen Providence Park
550 W State St, Media, PA 19063, United States View details
Phone: +16108914663 | Website available
5Natural Lands' Wawa Preserve
Valley Rd, Media, PA 19063, United States View details
Phone: +16103535587 | Website available
People born in Media (26)
People born in Media, including actor John Billingsley, composer Jonathan Bepler, soccer player Jon Conway, .
More notable people
- Emma Vyssotsky (American astronomer) she was born in 23/10/1894
- Phil Martelli (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 31/08/1954
- Chase Watson (American ice hockey player) he was born in 23/10/1982
- Derrick Smith (United States Virgin Islands soccer player) he was born in 26/09/1991
- Gordon Lockbaum (American football player) he was born in 16/11/1965
- Lew Krausse, Jr. (American baseball player) he was born in 25/04/1943
- Lew Krausse, Sr. (American baseball player) he was born in 08/06/1912
- Richard Barclay Surrick (United States federal judge) he was born in 01/01/1937
- William H. G. Bullard (United States admiral) he was born in 06/12/1866
- Steven Johnson (American football player) he was born in 28/03/1988
- Lance Davis he was born in 01/01/1901
- Theodore D. Chuang (United States District Judge) he was born in 17/10/1969
- Peter Luzak (American soccer player) he was born in 18/03/1978
- Peter K. Michael (American politician)
- Duane Milne (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1967
- Bill Leslie (American saxophonist) he was born in 01/01/1925
- Auston Trusty (American soccer player) he was born in 12/08/1998
- Martin Ingelsby (basketball coach (1978–)) he was born in 24/11/1978
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Media, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214582 | Pennsylvania Institute of Technology | Media (PA) | 19063-4098 |
Nearby Transit Stations (29)
Rail and bus stations connected to Media, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARD | Ardmore | Station Road and Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| PAO | Paoli | 13 Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| PHL | 30th Street Station | 2955 Market St. | RAIL |
| PHN | North Philadelphia station | 2900 North Broad St. | RAIL |
| EXT | Exton | 425 Walkertown Road | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Media.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Media Post Office | Media (PA) | 19063 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Media, Illinois village in Illinois, USA with a population of 93 people.
Other cities in Delaware County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Delaware County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Darby | 82,883 | Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Upland | 33,972 | City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Radnor | 31,902 | Unincorporated community in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Drexel Hill | 28,043 | Census designated place |
| Upper Providence | 24,535 | Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania |
| Marple | 23,960 | Public school in Newtown Square, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Baldwin | 19,419 | Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Aston | 16,754 | Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania |
| Yeadon | 11,489 | Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania |
| Broomall | 10,789 | Census designated place in Pennsylvania |
| Darby | 10,704 | Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lansdowne | 10,641 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Woodlyn | 9,485 | Census designated place |
| Moore | 9,470 | Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Collingdale | 8,781 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Brookhaven | 8,053 | Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Media distances to largest Pennsylvania cities