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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Philadelphia

Pennsylvania · 1,149 residents · 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 $27,159. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $41,300. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,149
−10%since 1990
from 1,283 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
763 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 852 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
43.0
+4%since 1990
from 41.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9441K1K1K1K1990201020202024New Philadelphia
2024975
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,159
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,063 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,899
+63%since 1990
from $10,961 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.6%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$340
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $248 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
28.2% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+15%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score1.5%(20)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,137)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0.5%(6)
Diversity Score2.2%(25)
Diversity Score
2
+40%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.2%
+17.1 ptssince 1990
from 63.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
−9%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 1,149 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $27,159 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 $41,300, and the typical rent is about $340 a month.

How educated are people in New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 6.7% 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 10.6% 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 134 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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