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Philadelphia County

Pennsylvania · 1,517,550 residents · 134.356 sq mi
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Philadelphia County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,746. Population has declined 4% since 1990. Median home value is $61,000. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% 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
1,517,550
−4%since 1990
from 1,585,577 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
11,295 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 11,801 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.2
+3%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.5M1.5M1.6M1.6M1.6M1990201020202024Philadelphia County
20241.6M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,746
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,603 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,509
+37%since 1990
from $12,091 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
22.9%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 20.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$569
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $452 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 62.0% in 1990
40.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+1%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(848,894)
Black39.9%(632,430)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(84,186)
Asian2.7%(43,174)
Diversity Score74.2%(1,176,368)
2000
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(644,395)
Black42.6%(646,123)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(128,928)
Asian4.4%(67,119)
Diversity Score76.7%(1,164,003)
Diversity Score
77
+3%since 1990
from 74 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.2%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 64.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
−14%since 1990
from 25.6 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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Compare Philadelphia County to nearby counties

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY VS
Delaware County
Income$89,546+191%
Home value$332,200+445%
Population580,937−63%
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PHILADELPHIA COUNTY VS
Camden County
Income$88,755+189%
Home value$287,100+371%
Population535,799−66%
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PHILADELPHIA COUNTY VS
Montgomery County
Income$113,915+271%
Home value$436,700+616%
Population877,643−44%
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PHILADELPHIA COUNTY VS
Gloucester County
Income$105,115+242%
Home value$310,400+409%
Population312,638−80%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania?

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania has about 1,517,550 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania earns about $30,746 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $61,000, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania?

About 22.9% of people in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 68,027 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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