Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Population 2022
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania's estimated population is 1,585,480 with a growth rate of 0.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania is the 2nd largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 Population was 1,528,280 and has seen a growth of 3.74% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,585,480 | 470 | 0.03% |
| 2021 | 1,585,010 | 470 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 1,584,540 | 480 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 1,584,060 | 470 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 1,583,590 | 2,990 | 0.19% |
| 2017 | 1,580,600 | 4,550 | 0.29% |
| 2016 | 1,576,050 | 4,990 | 0.32% |
| 2015 | 1,571,060 | 5,600 | 0.36% |
| 2014 | 1,565,460 | 7,150 | 0.46% |
| 2013 | 1,558,310 | 6,490 | 0.42% |
| 2012 | 1,551,820 | 11,350 | 0.74% |
| 2011 | 1,540,470 | 12,190 | 0.80% |
| 2010 | 1,528,280 | -57,300 | -3.61% |
| 1990 | 1,585,580 | -102,630 | -6.08% |
| 1980 | 1,688,210 | -260,400 | -13.36% |
| 1970 | 1,948,610 | -53,900 | -2.69% |
| 1960 | 2,002,510 | -69,090 | -3.34% |
| 1950 | 2,071,600 | 140,270 | 7.26% |
| 1940 | 1,931,330 | -19,630 | -1.01% |
| 1930 | 1,950,960 | 127,180 | 6.97% |
| 1920 | 1,823,780 | 274,770 | 17.74% |
| 1910 | 1,549,010 | 255,310 | 19.73% |
| 1900 | 1,293,700 | 246,740 | 23.57% |
| 1890 | 1,046,960 | 199,790 | 23.58% |
| 1880 | 847,170 | 173,148 | 25.69% |
| 1870 | 674,022 | 108,493 | 19.18% |
| 1860 | 565,529 | 156,767 | 38.35% |
| 1850 | 408,762 | 150,725 | 58.41% |
| 1840 | 258,037 | 69,240 | 36.67% |
| 1830 | 188,797 | 51,700 | 37.71% |
| 1820 | 137,097 | 25,887 | 23.28% |
| 1810 | 111,210 | 30,201 | 37.28% |
| 1800 | 81,009 | 26,618 | 48.94% |
| 1790 | 54,391 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 665,333 | 42.13% |
| White | 642,060 | 40.66% |
| Asian | 114,315 | 7.24% |
| Some Other Race | 102,480 | 6.49% |
| Two or More Races | 48,349 | 3.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5,754 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 784 | 0.05% |
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 601,337 | 2.55 | 53 |
| Non Family | 275,421 | 1.31 | 42.5 |
| Married | 170,413 | 3.38 | 72.5 |
| Female | 120,589 | 3.88 | 48.3 |
| Male | 34,914 | 3.59 | 57.1 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58,875 | 5.48% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 105,569 | 9.83% |
| High School Graduate | 349,875 | 32.59% |
| Some College | 178,846 | 16.66% |
| Associates Degree | 61,597 | 5.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 185,849 | 17.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 132,842 | 12.38% |
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 429,447 | 363,468 | 74,348 |
| White | 423,625 | 388,806 | 188,117 |
| Hispanic | 128,123 | 86,142 | 18,713 |
| Asian | 79,233 | 57,811 | 31,962 |
| Other Race | 59,365 | 37,768 | 5,244 |
| 2+ Races | 22,261 | 19,443 | 7,244 |
| Native American | 3,527 | 2,721 | 592 |
| Islander | 569 | 436 | 134 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.78%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 44.41%.
$37,691
Average Earnings
$40,657
Average Male
$35,384
Average Female
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Language by Age
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Language
76.79% of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania residents speak only English, while 23.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.53% of the population.
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 651,658 | 190,457 | 29.23% |
| Hispanic | 227,635 | 85,287 | 37.47% |
| White | 523,874 | 69,941 | 13.35% |
| Other | 42,022 | NaN% | |
| Asian | 109,743 | 25,587 | 23.32% |
| Multiple | 46,831 | 11,503 | 24.56% |
| Native | 5,568 | 1,345 | 24.16% |
| Islander | 774 | 313 | 40.44% |
24.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.17%
Male Poverty Rate
25.39%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
The race most likely to be in poverty in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania is Islander, with 40.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.58%.
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Marital Status
Marriage Rates
30.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.2%
Male Marriage Rate
28.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Married by Age and Sex
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 27,745 | 5.57% |
| White | 27,163 | 5.05% |
| Hispanic | 3,004 | 1.93% |
| 2+ Races | 1,306 | 4.65% |
| Asian | 1,145 | 1.22% |
| Other Race | 1,012 | 1.43% |
| Native American | 291 | 7.04% |
| Islander | 8 | 1.19% |
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Veterans by Education
12.70%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.30%
Veteran Disability Rate
61%
Labor Force Participation
55.3%
Employment Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
65.29%
Born in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
85.91%
Native Born
14.09%
Foreign Born
6.87%
Non Citizen
7.22%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
85.91% of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania residents were born in the United States, with 65.29% having been born in Pennsylvania. 6.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990