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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Philadelphia

New York · 1,478 residents · 0.958 sq mi
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Philadelphia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,444. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $49,400. At a median age of 25.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 25.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,478
−3%vs 2000
vs 1,519 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,543 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 1,586 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
25.7
−4%vs 2000
vs 26.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7319461K1K2K1990201020202024Philadelphia
2024821
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,444
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,083 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,380
−31%vs 2000
vs $12,210 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.5%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$49,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $56,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$345
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $377 in 2000
US average: $450
37.6%
+3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.6% in 2000
62.4% rent
2.3
+11%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(1,251)
Black12.3%(182)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(46)
Asian1.2%(17)
Other1.9%(28)
Diversity Score38.8%(574)
39
+28%vs 2000
vs 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.2%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
+44%vs 2000
vs 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Philadelphia, New York?

Philadelphia, New York has about 1,478 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Philadelphia, New York earns about $21,444 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 $49,400, and the typical rent is about $345 a month.

How educated are people in Philadelphia, New York?

About 12.2% 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 16.5% of people in Philadelphia, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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