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Society Hill

Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 6,485 residents · 0.271 sq mi
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Society Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,145. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $509,170. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 83% more than the Philadelphia 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(5,246)
Black2.7%(175)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(118)
Asian11.9%(771)
Other2.7%(175)
Diversity Score41.2%(2,673)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(5,246)
Black2.7%(175)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(118)
Asian11.9%(771)
Other2.7%(175)
Diversity Score41.2%(2,673)
Diversity Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
42.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
25.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
23.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
38.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
79.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
Female
56.9%
Foreign born
12.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
US average: 13.6%
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SOCIETY HILL VS
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Frequently asked

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.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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