Philadelphia Population

1880–2026

6,814

2026 projection

3.9% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Philadelphia. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20266,814-440.64%
20256,858-530.77%
20246,911-230.33%
20236,934-270.39%
20226,961-680.97%
20217,029-580.82%
20207,087+170.24%
20197,070-540.76%
20187,124-1081.49%
20177,232-460.63%

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Philadelphia Demographics

36.7median age

Median age

Female37.9 yrs
Male34.6 yrs

Adults

5,120
1,135 seniors · 22%3,985 other adults

Sex

Female 57.4% · 4,017Male 42.6% · 2,979

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 70 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Philadelphia Income

$50,788median household income

Median household income

$50,788

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$44,352

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

25.6%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Philadelphia Marital Status

30% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married30%35%27%
Never married41%47%37%
Divorced15%10%18%
Widowed10%7%13%
Separated4%1%5%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201