CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania · 1,585,577 residents · 134.356 sq mi

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Philadelphia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,603. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $48,400.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 33.4

US median: 33.0

Less educated

15% 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

1,585,577

+4%vs 2000

vs 1,517,550 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

11,801 / sq mi

+4%vs 2000

vs 11,295 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

33.4

−2%vs 2000

vs 34.2 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20241.6M

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$24,603

+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $30,746 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,091

−27%vs 2000

vs $16,509 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

20.3%

−2.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 22.9% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$48,400

+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $61,000 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$452

+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $569 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

62.0%

+2.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 59.3% in 2000

38.0% rent

Afford Score

2.0

−1%vs 2000

vs 2.0 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic42.5%(644,395)

Black42.6%(646,123)

Hispanic / Latino8.5%(128,928)

Asian4.4%(67,119)

Other0%

Diversity Score76.7%(1,164,003)

1990

White, non-Hispanic53.5%(848,894)

Black39.9%(632,430)

Hispanic / Latino5.3%(84,186)

Asian2.7%(43,174)

Other3.9%(61,079)

Diversity Score74.2%(1,176,368)

Diversity Score

−3%vs 2000

vs 77 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

15.2%

−2.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 17.9% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

64.3%

−6.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 71.2% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

6.3%

−1.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.5% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

25.6 min

+16%vs 2000

vs 22.1 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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Neighborhoods in Philadelphia

Allegheny West Bella Vista Brewerytown Bridesburg Bustleton Carroll Park Cedar Park Cedarbrook Chestnut Hill Cobbs Creek Crescentville East Falls East Oak Lane East Passyunk Eastwick Elmwood Fairmount Feltonville Fishtown Fox Chase Frankford Franklinville Germantown East Germantown Morton Germantown Penn Knox Germantown Southwest Germantown West Central Girard Estates Graduate Hospital Grays Ferry Haddington Harrowgate Hartranft Holmesburg Hunting Park Juniata Park Kingesessing Lawndale Logan Logan Square Lower Moyamensing Mantua Mayfair Mill Creek Modena Morrell Park Mount Airy East Mount Airy West Newbold North Central Northern Liberties Northwood Ogontz Old City Olney Overbrook Oxford Circle Parkwood Manor Paschall Passyunk Square Pennypack Point Breeze Queen Rhawnhurst Richmond Rittenhouse Riverfront Roxborough Society Hill Somerton Southwest Schuylkill Spring Garden Spruce Hill Stadium District Stanton Strawberry Mansion Tacony Tioga Torresdale University City Upper Kensington Upper Roxborough Walnut Hill Washington Square West Kensington West Oak Lane West Passyunk Whitman Wissinoming Wynnefield Wynnefield Heights Yorktown

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 1,585,577 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $24,603 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $48,400, and the typical rent is about $452 a month.

How educated are people in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 20.3% of people in 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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