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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Philadelphia

Pennsylvania · 1,283 residents · 1.505 sq mi
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New Philadelphia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $31,800. With a median age of 41.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% 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

Total population
1,283
+12%vs 2000
vs 1,149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
852 / sq mi
+12%vs 2000
vs 763 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
41.4
−4%vs 2000
vs 43.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
9441K1K1K1K1990201020202024New Philadelphia
2024975
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,063
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,159 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,961
−39%vs 2000
vs $17,899 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
8.5%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$31,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$248
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $340 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
76.4%
+4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.8% in 2000
23.6% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−13%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(20)
Diversity Score
2
−29%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.1%
−17.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 1,283 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $24,063 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 $31,800, and the typical rent is about $248 a month.

How educated are people in New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 4.5% 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 8.5% of people in New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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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