Lower North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Demographics
What is the population of Lower North Philadelphia?
There are 110,034 residents in Lower North Philadelphia, with a median age of 34. Of this, 46.71% are males and 53.29% are females. US-born citizens make up 87.52% of the resident pool in Lower North Philadelphia, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.53%. Additionally, 4.94% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 84,622 people in Lower North Philadelphia currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 110,034 | 4.0% |
| Male Population | 51,400 | 4.8% |
| Female Population | 58,634 | 3.2% |
Male Population 46.71%
Female Population 53.29%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34 | 3.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 96,306 | 3.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 8,290 | 1.4% |
| Not Citizen | 5,438 | 23.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 87.52%
Citizen not U.S. Born 7.53%
Not Citizen 4.94%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 864 | 72.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 14,458 | 12.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 4,471 | 28.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 4,528 | 20.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 84,622 | 0.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.79%
Moved from Same County 13.27%
Moved from Same State 4.1%
Moved from Different State 4.16%
Same House as Last Year 77.68%
What are the employment statistics in Lower North Philadelphia?
White-collar workers make up 88.75% of the working population in Lower North Philadelphia, while blue-collar employees account for 11.25%. There are also 3,663 entrepreneurs in Lower North Philadelphia (6.81% of the workforce); 34,661 workers employed in private companies (64.43%); and 7,040 people working in governmental institutions (13.09%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 47,742 | 6.0% |
| Blue Collar | 6,054 | -1.4% |
White Collar 88.75%
Blue Collar 11.25%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,663 | 7.7% |
| Private Companies | 34,661 | 5.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 7,040 | 9.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 8,432 | -0.1% |
Self Employees 6.81%
Private Companies 64.43%
Governmental Workers 13.09%
Not for Profit Companies 15.67%
How many households are there in Lower North Philadelphia?
There are a total of 49,001 households in Lower North Philadelphia, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 43.09% of these Lower North Philadelphia households, while non-family units account for the remaining 56.91%. Additionally, 21.35% of households have children and 78.65% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 49,001 | 4.7% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 21,116 | 4.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 27,885 | 4.9% |
Family Households 43.09%
Non-Family Households 56.91%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 10,463 | 4.5% |
| Households without Children | 38,538 | 4.8% |
Households with Children 21.35%
Households without Children 78.65%
What are the median and average incomes in Lower North Philadelphia?
The average annual household income in Lower North Philadelphia is $79,625, while the median household income sits at $44,877 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $68,186, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $50,342. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $43,910 and $23,487, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $79,625 | 11.7% |
| Median Household Income | $44,877 | 21.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 7 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 74,200 | 2.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Lower North Philadelphia?
There are 56,799 housing units in Lower North Philadelphia, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1952. Of the 49,001 occupied housing units in Lower North Philadelphia, 37.87% are owner-occupied, while 62.13% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 56.48% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $325,450. In general, housing costs reach $1,113 per month in Lower North Philadelphia.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 56,799 | 4.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1952 | -0.4% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 24,331 | -2.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4,083 | -8.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4,405 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,845 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,462 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,407 | 13.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,921 | 6.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3,605 | -1.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 7,191 | 26.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 548 | 331.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 49,001 | 4.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 18,556 | 5.2% |
| Renter Occupied | $30,444 | 4.4% |
Owner Occupied 37.87%
Renter Occupied 62.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 10,480 | 9.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 8,076 | 0.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $325,450 | 20.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $182,950 | 13.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,113 | 15.0% |
With Mortgage 56.48%
Without Mortgage 43.52%
What is the level of education in Lower North Philadelphia?
Approximately 36.01% of the population in Lower North Philadelphia holds a high school degree (that's 31,246 residents), while 16.68% have attained a college certificate (14,472 locals) and 22.99% have a bachelor's degree (19,950 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 3,003 | -2.1% |
| Some High School | 31,246 | -2.2% |
| Some College | 14,472 | 7.6% |
| Associate Degree | 3,805 | 17.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19,950 | 6.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 14,306 | 6.1% |
No High School 3.46%
Some High School 36.01%
Some College 16.68%
Associate Degree 4.38%
Bachelor's Degree 22.99%
Graduate Degree 16.48%
What is the marital status of Lower North Philadelphia residents?
A total of 59,328 people in Lower North Philadelphia have never been married (which represents 61.52% of the total population), while 23,076 of them are wedded (23.93%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,088 (2.17%) and 7,730 (8.02%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 59,328 | 5.2% |
| Married | 23,076 | 4.4% |
| Separated | 2,088 | 8.3% |
| Widowed | 4,209 | -2.6% |
| Divorced | 7,730 | 7,730.0% |
Never Married 61.52%
Married 23.93%
Separated 2.17%
Widowed 4.36%
Divorced 8.02%
What are the most common means of transportation in Lower North Philadelphia?
The top three means of transportation people in Lower North Philadelphia use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 21,270 residents commute by car, 8,774 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 5,548 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 21,270 | -3.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 8,774 | 2.0% |
| Railroad | 393 | 114.8% |
| Bicycle | 1,769 | -5.4% |
| Motorcycle | 43 | -23.2% |
| TaxiCab | 230 | -38.8% |
| Walk | 5,548 | 1.3% |
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.