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Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD · 11 counties · 6,245,051 residents · 4,603.206 sq mi
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Philadelphia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,849. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $255,874.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,245,051
+10%since 2000
from 5,687,147 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,357 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,235 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+9%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5.4M5.6M5.9M6.1M6.4M1990201020202024Philadelphia
20246.3M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,849
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,320 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,466
+69%since 2000
from $23,972 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$255,874
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,157 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,202
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $668 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
34.9% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+37%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(3,690,540)
Black19.8%(1,234,464)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(636,151)
Asian6.6%(411,368)
Other3.1%(195,971)
Diversity Score73.2%(4,573,787)
Segregation Score51.9%(3,238,339)
Diversity Score
73
+32%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
52
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+52%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.0%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 6,245,051 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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 $76,849 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 $255,874, and the typical rent is about $1,202 a month.

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

About 38.7% 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 11.8% 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 809,583 residents, a change of about 15 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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