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Elmwood

Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 14,323 residents · 0.791 sq mi
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The short version

Elmwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,030. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $124,410. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Philadelphia median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Elmwood; 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 35.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,323
Population density
18,107 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,030
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,767
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,410
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,504
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.2%
48.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(684)
Black77.7%(11,122)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(739)
Asian9.3%(1,329)
Other3.1%(449)
Diversity Score47.8%(6,848)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(684)
Black77.7%(11,122)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(739)
Asian9.3%(1,329)
Other3.1%(449)
Diversity Score47.8%(6,848)
Diversity Score
48
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
19.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
Female
54.9%
Foreign born
27.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 12,061
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Hunts Point
Income$40,816−7%
Home value$635,400+411%
Population14,219−1%
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ELMWOOD VS
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Income$44,954+2%
Home value$172,011+38%
Population12,061−16%
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ELMWOOD VS
Upper Baseline
Income$37,165−16%
Home value$77,348−38%
Population14,362same
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Income$40,473−8%
Home value$61,383−51%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmwood, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Elmwood, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 14,323 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elmwood, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $44,030 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elmwood, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Elmwood, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $124,410, and the typical rent is about $1,504 a month.

How educated are people in Elmwood, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Elmwood, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elmwood, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 21.1% of people in Elmwood, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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