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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Philadelphia Metro

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD · 11 counties · 5,687,147 residents · 4,603.206 sq mi
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Philadelphia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,320. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $120,157.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,687,147
+5%since 1990
from 5,435,468 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,235 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 1,181 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.2
+7%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5.4M5.6M5.9M6.1M6.4M1990201020202024Philadelphia
20246.3M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,320
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,975 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,972
+46%since 1990
from $16,416 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,157
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $101,127 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$668
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $526 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 69.8% in 1990
29.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−13%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Philadelphia on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(4,196,135)
Black18.7%(1,015,406)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(177,545)
Asian2%(110,551)
Diversity Score50.8%(2,762,666)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(4,016,396)
Black19.5%(1,111,142)
Hispanic / Latino5%(286,205)
Asian3.2%(184,798)
Diversity Score55.3%(3,143,878)
Diversity Score
55
+9%since 1990
from 51 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 22.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.3%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
−15%since 1990
from 23.3 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.

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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Pop 6,482,182
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Pop 4,769,007
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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 5,687,147 residents according to the 2000 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 $49,320 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 $120,157, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

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

About 27.6% 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 10.9% of people in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD live below the federal poverty line.

Has Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD grown since 1990?

Yes, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD has grown since 1990. The population has added about 251,679 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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