Philadelphia County's estimated 2026 population is 1,595,050 with a growth rate of 0.67% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Philadelphia County is the largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 1,528,303 and has seen a growth of 4.37% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
Black or African American (39.9%)
White (36.13%)
Other race (8.36%)
Asian (7.77%)
Two or more races (7.35%)
Native American (0.44%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 631,361 | 39.9% |
| White | 571,785 | 36.13% |
| Other race | 132,265 | 8.36% |
| Asian | 122,949 | 7.77% |
| Two or more races | 116,246 | 7.35% |
| Native American | 7,012 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 814 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
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 |
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