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METRO AREA · 1990 CENSUS

Philadelphia Metro

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD · 11 counties · 5,435,468 residents · 4,603.206 sq mi
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Philadelphia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,975. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $101,127.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
23% 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
5,435,468
−4%vs 2000
vs 5,687,147 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,181 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 1,235 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
33.7
−7%vs 2000
vs 36.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
5.4M5.6M5.9M6.1M6.4M1990201020202024Philadelphia
20246.3M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,975
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,320 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,416
−32%vs 2000
vs $23,972 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
10.1%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,127
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $120,157 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$526
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $668 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.1% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+15%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Philadelphia on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(4,016,396)
Black19.5%(1,111,142)
Hispanic / Latino5%(286,205)
Asian3.2%(184,798)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.3%(3,143,878)
1990
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(4,196,135)
Black18.7%(1,015,406)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(177,545)
Asian2%(110,551)
Other2.1%(113,376)
Diversity Score50.8%(2,762,666)
Diversity Score
51
−8%vs 2000
vs 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.1%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
8.3%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 19.9 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.

In this metro

Principal cities

PhiladelphiaCENTRAL1,574,281WilmingtonCENTRAL73,512CamdenCENTRAL71,430
What's inside

11 component counties

Philadelphia CountyCENTRAL1,574,281Montgomery CountyCENTRAL877,643Bucks CountyCENTRAL647,828New Castle CountyCENTRAL588,026Delaware CountyCENTRAL580,937Chester CountyCENTRAL557,116Camden CountyCENTRAL535,799Burlington CountyCENTRAL481,439Gloucester CountyCENTRAL312,638Cecil CountyCENTRAL107,131Salem CountyCENTRAL66,280
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD?

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD has about 5,435,468 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD?

The typical household in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD earns about $35,975 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD expensive?

In Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, the median home is worth about $101,127, and the typical rent is about $526 a month.

How educated are people in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD?

About 10.1% of people in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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