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Mill Creek

Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 7,819 residents · 0.437 sq mi
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Mill Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,052. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $138,400. The poverty rate of 42.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Philadelphia median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Mill Creek; 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 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
26% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,819
Population density
17,892 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,052
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$17,991
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.536
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,400
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$991
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.4%
73.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(283)
Black82.4%(6,443)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(325)
Asian1.5%(116)
Other8.3%(652)
Diversity Score38.8%(3,038)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(283)
Black82.4%(6,443)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(325)
Asian1.5%(116)
Other8.3%(652)
Diversity Score38.8%(3,038)
Diversity Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
19.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
29.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
Female
53.0%
Foreign born
3.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mill Creek, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Mill Creek, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 7,819 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mill Creek, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Mill Creek, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $34,052 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mill Creek, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Mill Creek, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $138,400, and the typical rent is about $991 a month.

How educated are people in Mill Creek, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mill Creek, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mill Creek, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 42.2% of people in Mill Creek, 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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