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Philadelphia city, Pennsylvania

U.S. Place
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.

Demographics

1,573,916 Population
134.36 Square Miles
11,714.48 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
35.7 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
20.77%
18 to 34
28.03%
35 to 64
35.81%
65 and Over
15.39%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
47.25%
Female
52.75%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
16.09%
Native
83.91%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
44.74%
2000 to 2009
22.28%
1990 to 1999
16.08%
Before 1990
16.9%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
11.12%
High School Grad or Higher
88.88%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.37%
School Dropout Rate
In School
99.24%
Dropped Out
0.76%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
75.07%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$39,443
Median Household Income
$60,521
Gini Index
0.51
Unemployment Rate
Employed
94.09%
Unemployed
5.91%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
19.71%
Population Under 18
Poverty
27.12%
Non-poverty
72.88%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
18.61%
Non-poverty
81.39%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
33 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
7.49%
With Health Insurance Coverage
92.51%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.18
Number of Households
702,646
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
64.7%
Married
35.29%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
51.73%
Now Married
38.57%
Widowed
2.77%
Divorced
6.93%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
49.57%
Now Married
32.44%
Widowed
7.17%
Divorced
10.83%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
4.37%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
763,527
Occupancy Status
Occupied
92.03%
Vacant
7.97%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
51.87%
Renter Occupied
48.13%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
27.88%
For Sale
6.01%
Other
66.11%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1949
Types of Structures
Single Unit
62.74%
Multi Unit
36.73%
Mobile Home
0.51%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.01%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
56.97%
Without Mortgage
43.03%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$253,600
Median Gross Rent
$1,500
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
13.54%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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