Philadelphia Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Philadelphia?
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There are 1,581,531 residents in Philadelphia, with a median age of 34.6. Of this, 47.35% are males and 52.65% are females. US-born citizens make up 81.77% of the resident pool in Philadelphia, while non-US-born citizens account for 11.3%. Additionally, 6.93% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 1,338,597 people in Philadelphia currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 1,338,597 people in Philadelphia currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 1,581,531 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 748,846 | 0.2% |
| Female Population | 832,685 | 0.1% |
Male population 47.35%
Female population 52.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34.6 | 0.6% |
| Citizen US Born | 1,293,224 | -0.3% |
| Citizen not US Born | 178,680 | 2.8% |
| Not Citizen | 109,627 | 1.0% |
Citizen US Born 81.77%
Citizen not US Born 11.3%
Not Citizen 6.93%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 12,574 | -8.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 141,458 | -2.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 27,544 | 1.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 39,717 | 4.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 1,338,597 | 0.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.81%
Moved from Same County 9.07%
Moved from Same State 1.77%
Moved from Different State 2.55%
Same House as Last Year 85.81%
What are the employment statistics in Philadelphia?
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White-collar workers make up 82.57% of the working population in Philadelphia, while blue-collar employees account for 17.43%. There are also 46,326 entrepreneurs in Philadelphia (6.49% of the workforce); 474,881 workers employed in private companies (66.52%); and 83,847 people working in governmental institutions (11.75%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 589,400 | 2.2% |
| Blue Collar | 124,451 | -0.9% |
White Collar 82.57%
Blue Collar 17.43%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 46,326 | 3.0% |
| Private Companies | 474,881 | 1.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 83,847 | 0.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 108,797 | 4.5% |
Self Employees 6.49%
Private Companies 66.52%
Governmental Workers 11.75%
Not for Profit Companies 15.24%
How many households are there in Philadelphia?
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There are a total of 613,125 households in Philadelphia, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 53.97% of these Philadelphia households, while non-family units account for the remaining 46.03%. Additionally, 26.97% of households have children and 73.03% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 613,125 | 2.0% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -2.0% |
| Family Households | 330,898 | 1.5% |
| Non-family Households | 282,227 | 2.5% |
Family Households 53.97%
Non-family Households 46.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 165,345 | 1.4% |
| Households without Children | 447,780 | 2.2% |
Households with Children 26.97%
Households without Children 73.03%
What are the median and average incomes in Philadelphia?
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The average annual household income in Philadelphia is $72,419, while the median household income sits at $49,127 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $58,547, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $51,945. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $31,150 and $34,445, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $72,419 | 5.9% |
| Median Household Income | $49,127 | 7.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 348,709 | -5.0% |
| People above Poverty Level | 1,168,614 | 1.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Philadelphia?
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There are 689,121 housing units in Philadelphia, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1948. Of the 613,125 occupied housing units in Philadelphia, 52.81% are owner-occupied, while 47.19% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.1% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $186,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,023 per month in Philadelphia.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.1% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $186,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,023 per month in Philadelphia.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 689,121 | 0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1948 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 284,447 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 77,075 | -2.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 109,972 | -1.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 76,139 | 3.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 49,888 | 2.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 26,405 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 22,801 | 3.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 20,231 | -2.6% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 22,163 | 18.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 613,125 | 2.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 323,784 | 1.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 289,341 | 2.4% |
Owner Occupied 52.81%
Renter Occupied 47.19%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 194,603 | 1.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 129,181 | 1.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $186,600 | 5.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $150,300 | 10.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,023 | 2.9% |
With Mortgage 60.1%
Without Mortgage 39.9%
What is the level of education in Philadelphia?
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Approximately 41.12% of the population in Philadelphia holds a high school degree (that's 508,866 residents), while 19.26% have attained a college certificate (245,826 locals) and 17.42% have a bachelor's degree (215,629 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 58,998 | -2.4% |
| Some High School | 508,866 | -3.1% |
| Some College | 245,826 | 2.2% |
| Associate Degree | 70,028 | 4.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 215,629 | 4.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 145,709 | 8.3% |
No High School 4.77%
Some High School 41.12%
Some College 19.26%
Associate Degree 5.66%
Bachelor's Degree 17.42%
Graduate Degree 11.77%
What is the marital status of Philadelphia residents?
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A total of 655,095 people in Philadelphia have never been married (which represents 50.79% of the total population), while 438,699 of them are wedded (34.01%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 41,394 (3.21%) and 118,021 (9.15%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 655,095 | 0.6% |
| Married | 438,699 | 0.6% |
| Separated | 41,394 | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 77,927 | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 118,021 | -0.9% |
Never Married 50.79%
Married 34.01%
Separated 3.21%
Widowed 6.04%
Divorced 9.15%
What are the most common means of transportation in Philadelphia?
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The top three means of transportation people in Philadelphia use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 399,823 residents commute by car, 101,322 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 54,814 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 399,823 | -0.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 101,322 | -7.3% |
| Subway or Elevated | 17,430 | N/A |
| Railroad | 3,789 | 6.8% |
| Ferryboat | 155 | -13.4% |
| Bicycle | 14,389 | -1.1% |
| Motorcycle | 531 | -18.2% |
| TaxiCab | 3,896 | 21.2% |
| Walk | 54,814 | -6.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Philadelphia by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19102 | 5,335 | 3,365 | $110,096.00 | $177,851.00 |
| 19103 | 25,113 | 15,765 | $79,110.00 | $134,268.00 |
| 19104 | 52,480 | 16,508 | $28,603.00 | $46,430.00 |
| 19106 | 13,536 | 7,625 | $116,368.00 | $162,885.00 |
| 19107 | 14,689 | 7,823 | $60,676.00 | $91,522.00 |
| 19111 | 67,159 | 24,355 | $51,567.00 | $69,823.00 |
| 19113 | 82 | 45 | $53,125.00 | $70,231.00 |
| 19114 | 31,448 | 13,032 | $65,893.00 | $80,138.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 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.
