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Rittenhouse

Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 19,546 residents · 0.369 sq mi
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The short version

Rittenhouse is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,773. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 86% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $737,171. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 61% more than the Philadelphia median. These figures are approximated by combining the 8 census tracts that make up Rittenhouse; 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 33.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
86% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
29% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,546
Population density
52,970 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,773
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$110,862
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.520
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade0.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$737,171
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,058
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.4%
70.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(14,241)
Black2.3%(443)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(1,243)
Asian11.4%(2,219)
Other7.2%(1,400)
Diversity Score55.8%(10,911)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(14,241)
Black2.3%(443)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(1,243)
Asian11.4%(2,219)
Other7.2%(1,400)
Diversity Score55.8%(10,911)
Diversity Score
56
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
86.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
48.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
13.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
33.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
56.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
81.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
Female
50.1%
Foreign born
14.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rittenhouse, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Rittenhouse, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 19,546 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rittenhouse, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $99,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rittenhouse, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Rittenhouse, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $737,171, and the typical rent is about $2,058 a month.

How educated are people in Rittenhouse, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 86.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rittenhouse, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 9.8% of people in Rittenhouse, 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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