CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Philadelphia

New York · 1,098 residents · 0.958 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Watertown metro area
Compare
The short version

Philadelphia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,263. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 421 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $130,800. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,098
−28%since 2000
from 1,519 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,146 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 1,586 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
+29%since 2000
from 26.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7319461K1K2K1990201020202024Philadelphia
2024821
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,263
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,031
+97%since 2000
from $12,210 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,800
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,038
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
37.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 34.6% in 2000
62.3% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+57%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Philadelphia on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(970)
Black1.9%(21)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(54)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other6.9%(75)
Diversity Score31.2%(343)
Diversity Score
31
+3%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+89%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.5%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 74.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.3%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Philadelphia

Center Hill
Pop 1,081
North DeLand
Pop 1,102
Plantation Mobile Home Park
Pop 1,032
Greenwood
Pop 1,153
Places similar to Philadelphia
Head to head

Compare Philadelphia to nearby cities

PHILADELPHIA VS
Fort Drum
Income$62,291+55%
Home value$156,600+20%
Population16,065+1328%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PHILADELPHIA VS
Watertown
Income$51,753+29%
Home value$158,600+21%
Population23,517+1990%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PHILADELPHIA VS
Ogdensburg
Income$61,824+54%
Home value$85,400−35%
Population9,123+711%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PHILADELPHIA VS
Potsdam
Income$34,546−14%
Home value$146,400+12%
Population8,019+613%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Philadelphia, New York?

Philadelphia, New York has about 1,098 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Philadelphia, New York earns about $40,263 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 $130,800, and the typical rent is about $1,038 a month.

How educated are people in Philadelphia, New York?

About 18.2% 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 21.3% 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 380 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
New York
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Philadelphia with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →