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Northern Liberties

Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 9,739 residents · 0.593 sq mi
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The short version

Northern Liberties is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $137,157. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $626,043. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 121% more than the Philadelphia median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Northern Liberties; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
45% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,739
Population density
16,423 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$137,157
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$90,779
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$626,043
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,021
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.0%
55.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(6,536)
Black8.5%(831)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(903)
Asian9%(878)
Other6.1%(591)
Diversity Score65.2%(6,354)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(6,536)
Black8.5%(831)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(903)
Asian9%(878)
Other6.1%(591)
Diversity Score65.2%(6,354)
Diversity Score
65
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
41.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
87.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
76.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Foreign born
12.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Home value$1,475,236+136%
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Income$140,283+2%
Home value$1,145,479+83%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 9,739 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $137,157 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $626,043, and the typical rent is about $2,021 a month.

How educated are people in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 79.7% of adults age 25 and over in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 7.0% of people in Northern Liberties, 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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