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Old City

Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 5,135 residents · 0.308 sq mi
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The short version

Old City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,900. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 89% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $475,845. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 69% more than the Philadelphia median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Old City; 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 34.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
89% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
31% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,135
Population density
16,672 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,900
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$101,700
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$475,845
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,217
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.0%
69.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(4,027)
Black2.1%(106)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(327)
Asian8.6%(440)
Other4.6%(235)
Diversity Score46.4%(2,382)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(4,027)
Black2.1%(106)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(327)
Asian8.6%(440)
Other4.6%(235)
Diversity Score46.4%(2,382)
Diversity Score
46
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
88.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
40.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
40.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
40.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
86.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
83.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Foreign born
9.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Old City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 5,135 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Old City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Old City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $104,900 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Old City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Old City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $475,845, and the typical rent is about $2,217 a month.

How educated are people in Old City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 88.5% of adults age 25 and over in Old City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Old City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 4.4% of people in Old City, 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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