Hunting Park is a neighborhood of 18,077 people in Philadelphia. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The poverty rate is 36.5%, above the 12.5% national rate. Median home value sits at $112,483. There are 9,499 people per square mile. Households here earn about 37% less than in Philadelphia as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Hunting Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
18,077
Population density
9,499 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.90 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$39,214
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$19,295
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$112,483
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,122
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.2%
38.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.88 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
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-Hispanic2.9%(520)
Black30.7%(5,550)
Hispanic / Latino63.7%(11,518)
Asian1.2%(224)
Other1.5%(265)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(520)
Black30.7%(5,550)
Hispanic / Latino63.7%(11,518)
Asian1.2%(224)
Other1.5%(265)
Diversity Score
62
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Hunting Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
Hunting Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 18,077 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Hunting Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
The typical household in Hunting Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $39,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Hunting Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?
In Hunting Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $112,483, and the typical rent is about $1,122 a month.
How educated are people in Hunting Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hunting Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Hunting Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
About 36.5% of people in Hunting Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.