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Philadelphia

Tennessee · 607 residents · 1.555 sq mi
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Philadelphia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $102,600. Households here earn about 29% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
607
+14%since 2000
from 533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
390 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 343 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+5%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4195847499131K1990201020202024Philadelphia
2024684
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,500
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,656
+110%since 2000
from $12,239 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.2%
+36.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 10%
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,600
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$797
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
35.5% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(487)
Black3.8%(23)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(76)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(15)
Diversity Score40.7%(247)
Diversity Score
41
+252%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+36%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 97.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 22.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Philadelphia, Tennessee?

Philadelphia, Tennessee has about 607 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Philadelphia, Tennessee?

The typical household in Philadelphia, Tennessee earns about $70,500 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 $102,600, and the typical rent is about $797 a month.

How educated are people in Philadelphia, Tennessee?

About 10.5% 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 6.9% 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 133 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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