Society Hill is a neighborhood of 6,485 people in Philadelphia. At a median age of 56.3, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Households here earn about 83% more than in Philadelphia as a whole. There are 23,930 people per square mile. Median household income runs $113,145, well clear of the $82,259 US median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Society Hill; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,485
Population density
23,930 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
56.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.27 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$113,145
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$124,220
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.554
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$509,170
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,035
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.4%
39.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.54 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(5,246)
Black2.7%(175)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(118)
Asian11.9%(771)
Other2.7%(175)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(5,246)
Black2.7%(175)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(118)
Asian11.9%(771)
Other2.7%(175)
Diversity Score
41
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Society Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
Society Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 6,485 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Society Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
The typical household in Society Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $113,145 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Society Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?
In Society Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $509,170, and the typical rent is about $2,035 a month.
How educated are people in Society Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
About 81.6% of adults age 25 and over in Society Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Society Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
About 9.0% of people in Society Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.
