NEIGHBORHOOD
Cobbs Creek
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 39,567 residents · 1.52 sq mi
The short version
Cobbs Creek is a neighborhood of 39,567 people in Philadelphia. There are 26,100 people per square mile. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 24.7% of people here live below the federal poverty line. Median home value sits at $178,176. Households here earn about 30% less than in Philadelphia as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 8 census tracts that make up Cobbs Creek; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
39,567
Population density
26,100 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.52 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$43,430
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$26,224
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.2%
Professional, scientific, technical11.2%
Information8.2%
Other services6.7%
Public administration4.3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Retail trade1.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Manufacturing0.1%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$178,176
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,382
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.1%
44.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.33 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.5%(3,363)
Black81.9%(32,389)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(1,006)
Asian3%(1,203)
Other4.1%(1,606)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.5%(3,363)
Black81.9%(32,389)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(1,006)
Asian3%(1,203)
Other4.1%(1,606)
Diversity Score
40
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
24.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
34.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.6%
Female
53.4%
Foreign born
7.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 39,567 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
The typical household in Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $43,430 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?
In Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $178,176, and the typical rent is about $1,382 a month.
How educated are people in Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
About 24.7% of people in Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.
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