Meadville, PA Economy

Median household income:

Meadville-$ 25,402/yr

Pennsylvania-$42,952/yr

U.S.-$43,318/yr

Percent of 2 Parent Families Living Below Poverty Level (1999, Census Bureau)

Percent below poverty level with children under 18- 13.7%

Percent below poverty level with children under 5- 21.5%

With Female Households Only

Percent below poverty level with children under 18- 26.4%

Percent below poverty level with children under 5- 36.8%

Unemployment Rates (According to Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry)

Meadville-5.2%

Crawford County-4.6%

U.S.-4.6 %

Education Levels of Population Over the Age of 25

High School graduates

Meadville-81.2%----Pennsylvania 81.9%

Some college, associates degree

Meadville-19.9%

Bachelor’s degree

Meadville-14.7%----Pennsylvania 22.4%

Master’s, professional, or doctorate

Meadville-9.2%

Major Employers for Meadville PA (According to the Chamber of Commerce, Meadville)

1. Meadville Medical Center

2. Pennsylvania State Government

3. Penncrest School District

4. Crawford County

5. Crawford Central School District

6. Channellock, Inc.

7. Wal-Mart Associates, Inc.

8. Lord Corporation

9. Allegheny College

10. Conneaut School District