Chinatown, Philadelphia, PA Demographics
What is the population of Chinatown?
There are 2,592 residents in Chinatown, with a median age of 35. Of this, 48.96% are males and 51% are females. US-born citizens make up 77.81% of the resident pool in Chinatown, while non-US-born citizens account for 12.85%. Additionally, 9.34% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 1,825 people in Chinatown currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 2,592 | 1.0% |
| Male Population | 1,269 | 1.3% |
| Female Population | 1,322 | 0.7% |
Male Population 48.96%
Female Population 51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 2,016 | 0.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 333 | 3.1% |
| Not Citizen | 242 | 0.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 77.81%
Citizen not U.S. Born 12.85%
Not Citizen 9.34%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 26 | 4.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 323 | -3.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 119 | -4.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 289 | 8.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 1,825 | 1.4% |
Moved from Abroad 1.01%
Moved from Same County 12.51%
Moved from Same State 4.61%
Moved from Different State 11.19%
Same House as Last Year 70.68%
What are the employment statistics in Chinatown?
White-collar workers make up 94.1% of the working population in Chinatown, while blue-collar employees account for 5.9%. There are also 146 entrepreneurs in Chinatown (8.97% of the workforce); 1,036 workers employed in private companies (63.64%); and 91 people working in governmental institutions (5.59%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 1,532 | -0.5% |
| Blue Collar | 96 | 12.9% |
White Collar 94.1%
Blue Collar 5.9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 146 | 5.8% |
| Private Companies | 1,036 | -1.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 91 | -3.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 355 | 2.3% |
Self Employees 8.97%
Private Companies 63.64%
Governmental Workers 5.59%
Not for Profit Companies 21.81%
How many households are there in Chinatown?
There are a total of 1,489 households in Chinatown, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 26.12% of these Chinatown households, while non-family units account for the remaining 73.88%. Additionally, 5.44% of households have children and 94.49% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 1,489 | 2.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 389 | 2.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,100 | 2.4% |
Family Households 26.12%
Non-Family Households 73.88%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 81 | 0.0% |
| Households without Children | 1,407 | 2.5% |
Households with Children 5.44%
Households without Children 94.49%
What are the median and average incomes in Chinatown?
The average annual household income in Chinatown is $134,076, while the median household income sits at $97,932 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $99,770, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $165,512. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $65,874 and $77,572, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $134,076 | 6.7% |
| Median Household Income | $97,932 | 3.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 5 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 1,942 | -0.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Chinatown?
There are 1,686 housing units in Chinatown, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1951. Of the 1,489 occupied housing units in Chinatown, 25.32% are owner-occupied, while 74.68% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.48% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $510,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,915 per month in Chinatown.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 1,686 | 2.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1951 | -0.6% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 829 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 59 | -4.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 52 | 8.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 109 | 16.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 143 | -2.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 122 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 54 | -10.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 94 | 2.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 223 | 16.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 2 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,489 | 2.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 377 | 3.6% |
| Renter Occupied | $1,112 | 1.9% |
Owner Occupied 25.32%
Renter Occupied 74.68%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 228 | -0.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 149 | 12.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $510,700 | 1.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $427,850 | 4.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,915 | 9.1% |
With Mortgage 60.48%
Without Mortgage 39.52%
What is the level of education in Chinatown?
Approximately 12.69% of the population in Chinatown holds a high school degree (that's 305 residents), while 8.44% have attained a college certificate (203 locals) and 40.72% have a bachelor's degree (979 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 90 | 23.3% |
| Some High School | 305 | -3.8% |
| Some College | 203 | -2.4% |
| Associate Degree | 76 | -13.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 979 | 0.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 751 | -0.3% |
No High School 3.74%
Some High School 12.69%
Some College 8.44%
Associate Degree 3.16%
Bachelor's Degree 40.72%
Graduate Degree 31.24%
What is the marital status of Chinatown residents?
A total of 1,546 people in Chinatown have never been married (which represents 61.74% of the total population), while 701 of them are wedded (28%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 33 (1.32%) and 165 (6.59%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,546 | 3.6% |
| Married | 701 | 0.1% |
| Separated | 33 | 26.9% |
| Widowed | 59 | -18.1% |
| Divorced | 165 | 165.0% |
Never Married 61.74%
Married 28%
Separated 1.32%
Widowed 2.36%
Divorced 6.59%
What are the most common means of transportation in Chinatown?
The top three means of transportation people in Chinatown use to get to work are: walking, car and bus or trolley bus. A total of 506 residents commute by walking, 346 prefer going to work by car and 107 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 346 | -9.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 107 | -17.7% |
| Railroad | 56 | 522.2% |
| Bicycle | 18 | -10.0% |
| Motorcycle | 3 | 0.0% |
| TaxiCab | 10 | -9.1% |
| Walk | 506 | -2.7% |
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.