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Philadelphia

New York · 1,252 residents · 0.958 sq mi
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Philadelphia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,000. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 267 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $109,400. At a median age of 27.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 27.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,252
−18%since 2000
from 1,519 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,307 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,586 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
27.9
+4%since 2000
from 26.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7319461K1K2K1990201020202024Philadelphia
2024821
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,443
+67%since 2000
from $12,210 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information24.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,400
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.9%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 34.6% in 2000
61.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+32%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(1,013)
Black6.2%(77)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(78)
Asian1.5%(19)
Other4.8%(60)
Diversity Score41.2%(516)
Diversity Score
41
+36%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+72%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.7%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.0%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Philadelphia, New York?

Philadelphia, New York has about 1,252 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Philadelphia, New York earns about $40,000 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 $109,400, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Philadelphia, New York?

About 15.0% 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 10.5% 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 226 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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