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Mantua

Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 7,215 residents · 0.337 sq mi
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Mantua has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,156. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $239,373. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 46.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Philadelphia median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Mantua; 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 28.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
32% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,215
Population density
21,409 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
28.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,156
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,516
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
46.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.563
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,373
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,065
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.1%
67.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic15.4%(1,113)
Black71.9%(5,185)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(88)
Asian3.9%(279)
Other7.6%(550)
Diversity Score56.5%(4,079)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.4%(1,113)
Black71.9%(5,185)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(88)
Asian3.9%(279)
Other7.6%(550)
Diversity Score56.5%(4,079)
Diversity Score
57
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
30.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
29.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
42.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
Female
56.7%
Foreign born
8.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mantua, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Mantua, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 7,215 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mantua, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $31,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mantua, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Mantua, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $239,373, and the typical rent is about $1,065 a month.

How educated are people in Mantua, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 28.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mantua, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 46.8% of people in Mantua, 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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