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Holmesburg

Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 19,544 residents · 1.992 sq mi
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Holmesburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,173. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $214,164. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Holmesburg; 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 34.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,544
Population density
9,811 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,173
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,554
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$214,164
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,426
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.1%
48.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic33.1%(6,476)
Black25.9%(5,068)
Hispanic / Latino22.6%(4,411)
Asian5.6%(1,090)
Other12.8%(2,499)
Diversity Score94.1%(18,385)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.1%(6,476)
Black25.9%(5,068)
Hispanic / Latino22.6%(4,411)
Asian5.6%(1,090)
Other12.8%(2,499)
Diversity Score94.1%(18,385)
Diversity Score
94
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
Female
50.4%
Foreign born
13.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holmesburg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Holmesburg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 19,544 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Holmesburg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $53,173 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holmesburg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Holmesburg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $214,164, and the typical rent is about $1,426 a month.

How educated are people in Holmesburg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Holmesburg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 28.5% of people in Holmesburg, 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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