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Philadelphia

Tennessee · 656 residents · 1.555 sq mi
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Philadelphia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,167. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
656
+23%since 2000
from 533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
422 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 343 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
−3%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4195847499131K1990201020202024Philadelphia
2024684
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,167
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,416
+34%since 2000
from $12,239 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information1.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$980
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.9%
−33.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
22.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.3%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 93.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+41%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(493)
Black4.1%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(62)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(582)
Black2.6%(17)
Hispanic / Latino7%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.5%(148)
Diversity Score
23
+95%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+88%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
97.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 97.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.9%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Philadelphia, Tennessee?

Philadelphia, Tennessee has about 656 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Philadelphia, Tennessee?

The typical household in Philadelphia, Tennessee earns about $34,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Philadelphia, Tennessee expensive?

In Philadelphia, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $980 a month.

How educated are people in Philadelphia, Tennessee?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Philadelphia, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Philadelphia, Tennessee?

About 16.5% of people in Philadelphia, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Philadelphia, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Philadelphia, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 182 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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