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Philadelphia

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
134.325
State:
Pennsylvania

Philadelphia is a city located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia has a 2026 population of 1,560,480. It is also the county seat of Philadelphia County. Philadelphia is currently declining at a rate of -0.43% annually and its population has decreased by -2.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,600,788 in 2020.

The median household income in Philadelphia is $61,953 with a poverty rate of 21.36%. The median age in Philadelphia is 35.3 years: 34.2 years for males, and 36.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 89.8 males.

1.6M
Total Population
11,617
Density (mi²)
-6.7K -0.43%
Growth

Philadelphia Population

Philadelphia Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,560,480-6,718-0.43%
20251,567,198-6,718-0.43%
20241,573,91610,5670.68%
20231,563,349-7,205-0.46%
20221,570,554-19,364-1.22%
20211,589,918-10,870-0.68%
20201,600,788-3,006-0.19%
20191,584,439-1,983-0.12%
20181,586,4224,7230.3%
20171,581,6995,0950.32%
20161,576,6044,9250.31%
20151,571,6795,7300.37%
20141,565,9497,2360.46%
20131,558,7136,6260.43%
20121,552,08711,4720.74%
20111,540,61512,3120.81%
20101,528,3032,2970.15%
20001,517,550-68,027-4.29%
19901,585,577-102,633-6.08%
19801,688,210-261,786-13.42%
19701,949,996-52,516-2.62%
19602,002,512-69,093-3.34%
19502,071,605140,2717.26%
19401,931,334-19,627-1.01%
19301,950,961127,1826.97%
19201,823,779274,77117.74%
19101,549,008255,31119.73%
19001,293,697246,73323.57%
18901,046,964199,79423.58%
1880847,170173,14825.69%
1870674,022108,49319.18%
1860565,529444,153365.93%
1850121,37627,71129.59%
184093,66513,20316.41%
183080,46216,66026.11%
182063,80210,08018.76%
181053,72212,50230.33%
180041,22012,69844.52%
179028,52200%

Median Age

Overall: 35.3 years
Female: 36.4 years
Male: 34.2 years

Philadelphia Adults

There are 1,244,907 adults, (232,118 of whom are seniors) in Philadelphia.

Sex Ratio

Female: 832,320 (52.7%)
Male: 747,386 (47.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Philadelphia includes 39.35% Black or African American, 35.14% White, 8.59% other race, 7.97% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American621,63739.35%
White555,06935.14%
Other race135,6568.59%
Two or more races133,3098.44%
Asian125,9027.97%
Native American7,5180.48%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander6150.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race122,9787.78%
Two or more races69,0514.37%
White30,6841.94%
Black or African American16,1041.02%
Native American5,6810.36%
Asian9810.06%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4030.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American605,53338.33%
White524,38533.2%
Asian124,9217.91%
Two or more races64,2584.07%
Other race12,6780.8%
Native American1,8370.12%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2120.01%

Philadelphia Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Philadelphia 's average per capita income is $50,548. Household income levels show a median of $61,953. The poverty rate stands at 21.36%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$107,040$142,958
Families$74,005$106,406
Households$61,953$90,217
Non Families$46,022$69,283

$50,548

Average Income

$61,953

Median Household Income

21.36%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)