Philadelphia County, PA Demographics
What is the population of Philadelphia County?
There are 1,593,494 residents in Philadelphia County, with a median age of 35. Of this, 47.52% are males and 52.48% are females. US-born citizens make up 81.46% of the resident pool in Philadelphia County, while non-US-born citizens account for 11.49%. Additionally, 7.04% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 1,355,741 people in Philadelphia County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 1,593,494 | -0.2% |
| Male Population | 757,220 | -0.3% |
| Female Population | 836,274 | -0.1% |
Male Population 47.52%
Female Population 52.48%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 1,298,115 | -0.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 183,122 | 0.7% |
| Not Citizen | 112,257 | 2.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 81.46%
Citizen not U.S. Born 11.49%
Not Citizen 7.04%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 12,767 | 5.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 135,994 | -1.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 27,428 | -0.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 42,379 | 5.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 1,355,741 | -0.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.81%
Moved from Same County 8.64%
Moved from Same State 1.74%
Moved from Different State 2.69%
Same House as Last Year 86.12%
What are the employment statistics in Philadelphia County?
White-collar workers make up 83.36% of the working population in Philadelphia County, while blue-collar employees account for 16.64%. There are also 51,311 entrepreneurs in Philadelphia County (6.96% of the workforce); 478,960 workers employed in private companies (65.01%); and 89,851 people working in governmental institutions (12.2%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 614,127 | 1.6% |
| Blue Collar | 122,622 | -2.8% |
White Collar 83.36%
Blue Collar 16.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 51,311 | 5.8% |
| Private Companies | 478,960 | -0.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 89,851 | 2.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 116,627 | 1.7% |
Self Employees 6.96%
Private Companies 65.01%
Governmental Workers 12.2%
Not for Profit Companies 15.83%
How many households are there in Philadelphia County?
There are a total of 659,116 households in Philadelphia County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 53.13% of these Philadelphia County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 46.87%. Additionally, 26.88% of households have children and 73.12% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 659,116 | 1.9% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 350,173 | 0.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 308,943 | 3.4% |
Family Households 53.13%
Non-Family Households 46.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 177,174 | 0.4% |
| Households without Children | 481,942 | 2.5% |
Households with Children 26.88%
Households without Children 73.12%
What are the median and average incomes in Philadelphia County?
The average annual household income in Philadelphia County is $90,306, while the median household income sits at $59,270 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $67,596, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $63,704. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $41,048 and $40,893, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $90,306 | 8.5% |
| Median Household Income | $59,270 | 5.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | -1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 1,183,643 | -0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Philadelphia County?
There are 730,617 housing units in Philadelphia County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1948. Of the 659,116 occupied housing units in Philadelphia County, 52.21% are owner-occupied, while 47.79% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 59.66% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $257,650. In general, housing costs reach $1,172 per month in Philadelphia County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 730,617 | 1.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1948 | -0.3% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 296,234 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 79,267 | -1.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 110,651 | -2.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 80,339 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 55,167 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 30,741 | 7.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 22,608 | -2.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 22,305 | 3.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 31,231 | 20.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 2,074 | 199.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 659,116 | 1.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 344,111 | 1.5% |
| Renter Occupied | $315,005 | 2.4% |
Owner Occupied 52.21%
Renter Occupied 47.79%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 205,310 | 1.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 138,801 | 1.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $257,650 | 14.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $208,900 | 10.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,172 | 7.2% |
With Mortgage 59.66%
Without Mortgage 40.34%
What is the level of education in Philadelphia County?
Approximately 38.69% of the population in Philadelphia County holds a high school degree (that's 487,250 residents), while 19.88% have attained a college certificate (250,399 locals) and 18.24% have a bachelor's degree (229,678 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 56,979 | -1.5% |
| Some High School | 487,250 | -2.9% |
| Some College | 250,399 | 0.9% |
| Associate Degree | 71,399 | 1.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 229,678 | 2.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 163,614 | 4.2% |
No High School 4.52%
Some High School 38.69%
Some College 19.88%
Associate Degree 5.67%
Bachelor's Degree 18.24%
Graduate Degree 12.99%
What is the marital status of Philadelphia County residents?
A total of 661,209 people in Philadelphia County have never been married (which represents 49.24% of the total population), while 451,648 of them are wedded (33.63%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 39,064 (2.91%) and 118,483 (8.82%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 661,209 | 0.6% |
| Married | 451,648 | 0.3% |
| Separated | 39,064 | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 72,555 | -2.5% |
| Divorced | 118,483 | 118,483.0% |
Never Married 49.24%
Married 33.63%
Separated 2.91%
Widowed 5.4%
Divorced 8.82%
What are the most common means of transportation in Philadelphia County?
The top three means of transportation people in Philadelphia County use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 394,644 residents commute by car, 88,187 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 52,286 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 394,644 | -1.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 88,187 | -8.1% |
| Railroad | 13,897 | 247.1% |
| Ferryboat | 51 | -45.7% |
| Bicycle | 13,304 | -6.0% |
| Motorcycle | 636 | 20.0% |
| TaxiCab | 3,863 | 2.8% |
| Walk | 52,286 | -3.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Philadelphia County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19102 | 5,635 | 3,847 | $108,350.00 | $171,362.00 |
| 19103 | 25,705 | 16,759 | $93,740.00 | $159,697.00 |
| 19104 | 53,679 | 18,894 | $33,766.00 | $54,629.00 |
| 19106 | 14,012 | 8,495 | $128,173.00 | $176,029.00 |
| 19107 | 15,232 | 8,612 | $67,690.00 | $105,692.00 |
| 19111 | 67,149 | 25,938 | $57,853.00 | $77,163.00 |
| 19114 | 31,551 | 13,912 | $77,737.00 | $92,588.00 |
| 19115 | 35,103 | 14,652 | $67,050.00 | $99,941.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.