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New Philadelphia

Pennsylvania · 1,062 residents (2025 est.) · 1.505 sq mi
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New Philadelphia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,441. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 174 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $94,300. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
975
−15%since 2000
from 1,149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
648 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 763 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.7
+9%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,062 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9441K1K1K1K1990201020202024New Philadelphia
2024975
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,441
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,159 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,239
+58%since 2000
from $17,899 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
−13%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$822
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+46%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,137)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(891)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(29)
Diversity Score20.1%(196)
Diversity Score
20
+828%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.8%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2012
from 13.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.9%
+27.4 ptssince 2017
from 57.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 975 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $42,441 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?

In New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $94,300, and the typical rent is about $822 a month.

How educated are people in New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 14.7% of people in New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 308 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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