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Philadelphia

New York · 1,125 residents (2025 est.) · 0.958 sq mi
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Philadelphia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,732. Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 698 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $160,400. At a median age of 25.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
821
−46%since 2000
from 1,519 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
857 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 1,586 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
25.5
−4%since 2000
from 26.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,125 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7319461K1K2K1990201020202024Philadelphia
2024821
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,732
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,220
+131%since 2000
from $12,210 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
+4%since 2010
from 0.411 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,400
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 34.6% in 2000
52.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+11%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(1,274)
Black6.3%(96)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(79)
Asian1.4%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.3%(461)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78%(640)
Black1.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(103)
Asian5.1%(42)
Other3.3%(27)
Diversity Score46.6%(383)
Diversity Score
47
+54%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+73%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.9%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.2%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 12.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2017
from 78.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Philadelphia, New York?

Philadelphia, New York has about 821 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Philadelphia, New York?

The typical household in Philadelphia, New York earns about $69,732 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Philadelphia, New York expensive?

In Philadelphia, New York, the median home is worth about $160,400, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Philadelphia, New York?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Philadelphia, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Philadelphia, New York?

About 32.5% of people in Philadelphia, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Philadelphia, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Philadelphia, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 657 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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