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Philadelphia County

State:
Pennsylvania
County Seat:
Philadelphia

Philadelphia County's estimated 2025 population is 1,517,954 with a growth rate of -1.06% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Philadelphia County is the 1st largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 1,528,303 and has seen a growth of -0.68% since that time.

1,517,954
Total Population
11,328
Population Density (mi²)
1
Population Rank (State)
-16.3K -1.06%
Annual Population Growth

Philadelphia County Population

Philadelphia County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Philadelphia County includes 39.9% Black or African American, 36.13% White, 8.36% other race, 7.77% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American

White

Other race

Asian

Two or more races

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American631,36139.9%
White571,78536.13%
Other race132,2658.36%
Asian122,9497.77%
Two or more races116,2467.35%
Native American7,0120.44%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander8140.05%

Philadelphia County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Philadelphia County's average per capita income is $48,497. Household income levels show a median of $60,698. The poverty rate stands at 22%.

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$104,415$138,439
Families$71,024$102,258
Households$60,698$88,307
Non Families$45,022$68,987

$48,497

Average Income

$60,698

Median Household Income

22%

Poverty Rate