Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania's estimated 2024 population is 1,534,248 with a growth rate of -1.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania is the largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 1,528,303 and has seen a growth of 0.39% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,452,778 | -16,294 | -1.11% |
| 2028 | 1,469,072 | -16,294 | -1.1% |
| 2027 | 1,485,366 | -16,294 | -1.09% |
| 2026 | 1,501,660 | -16,294 | -1.07% |
| 2025 | 1,517,954 | -16,294 | -1.06% |
| 2024 | 1,534,248 | -16,294 | -1.05% |
| 2023 | 1,550,542 | -16,294 | -1.04% |
| 2022 | 1,566,836 | -22,787 | -1.43% |
| 2021 | 1,589,623 | -11,061 | -0.69% |
| 2020 | 1,600,684 | 16,245 | 1.03% |
| 2019 | 1,584,439 | -1,983 | -0.12% |
| 2018 | 1,586,422 | 4,723 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 1,581,699 | 5,095 | 0.32% |
| 2016 | 1,576,604 | 4,925 | 0.31% |
| 2015 | 1,571,679 | 5,730 | 0.37% |
| 2014 | 1,565,949 | 7,236 | 0.46% |
| 2013 | 1,558,713 | 6,626 | 0.43% |
| 2012 | 1,552,087 | 11,472 | 0.74% |
| 2011 | 1,540,615 | 12,312 | 0.81% |
| 2010 | 1,528,303 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 1,585,577 | -102,633 | -6.08% |
| 1980 | 1,688,210 | -260,399 | -13.36% |
| 1970 | 1,948,609 | -53,903 | -2.69% |
| 1960 | 2,002,512 | -69,093 | -3.34% |
| 1950 | 2,071,605 | 140,271 | 7.26% |
| 1940 | 1,931,334 | -19,627 | -1.01% |
| 1930 | 1,950,961 | 127,182 | 6.97% |
| 1920 | 1,823,779 | 274,771 | 17.74% |
| 1910 | 1,549,008 | 255,311 | 19.73% |
| 1900 | 1,293,697 | 246,733 | 23.57% |
| 1890 | 1,046,964 | 199,794 | 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 | -1,398,387 | -96.26% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 638,907 | 40.1% |
| White | 590,860 | 37.09% |
| Other race | 135,715 | 8.52% |
| Asian | 121,051 | 7.6% |
| Two or more races | 100,653 | 6.32% |
| Native American | 5,216 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 806 | 0.05% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 659,129 | 2.34 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Non Family | 308,947 | 1.26 | 41.2 | 58.8 |
| Married | 182,114 | 3.21 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Female | 131,009 | 3.46 | 49 | 51 |
| Male | 37,059 | 3.12 | 59.2 | 40.8 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
52.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 88,451 | 8.11% |
| Associates Degree | 66,750 | 6.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 204,967 | 18.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 161,343 | 14.8% |
| High School Graduate | 330,553 | 30.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54,306 | 4.98% |
| Some College | 183,642 | 16.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 422,465 | 369,482 | 83,764 |
| White | 416,071 | 389,827 | 209,676 |
| Hispanic | 139,126 | 100,408 | 26,888 |
| Asian | 84,496 | 62,487 | 35,606 |
| Other Race | 78,273 | 51,239 | 9,597 |
| 2+ Races | 53,381 | 46,302 | 18,756 |
| Native American | 2,933 | 2,144 | 444 |
| Islander | 689 | 542 | 315 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.69%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 50.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,408 | $68,367 | $56,044 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,155 | $82,483 | $72,152 |
| High School Graduate | $32,996 | $35,769 | $29,952 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,922 | $32,195 | $23,843 |
| Overall | $45,803 | $49,952 | $42,761 |
| Some College | $39,994 | $45,316 | $36,286 |
$45,803
Average Earnings
$49,952
Average Male
$42,761
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.98% of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania residents speak only English, while 24.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 625,361 | 168,705 | 26.98% |
| Hispanic | 245,566 | 85,493 | 34.81% |
| White | 513,749 | 63,631 | 12.39% |
| Other | 134,242 | 54,060 | 40.27% |
| Asian | 116,114 | 25,813 | 22.23% |
| Multiple | 97,948 | 22,117 | 22.58% |
| Native | 5,085 | 1,403 | 27.59% |
| Islander | 806 | 189 | 23.45% |
22.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.35%
Male Poverty Rate
23.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania is Other, with 40.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania is White, with 12.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.81% |
| High School | 23.94% |
| Some College | 17.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.36% |
| Male Unemployed | 35.4% |
| Female Employed | 10.6% |
| Male Employed | 7.66% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,168 | $97,591 |
| Households | $57,537 | $84,435 |
| Married Families | $100,074 | $132,490 |
| Non Families | $42,068 | $65,752 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.7%
Male Marriage Rate
28.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
52,405
Number of Veterans
46,725
Male Veterans
5,680
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 18,172 |
| Second Gulf War | 11,128 |
| First Gulf War | 7,947 |
| Korea | 3,039 |
| World War II | 894 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 13,548 |
| 75+ | 12,064 |
| 55 to 64 | 11,233 |
| 35 to 54 | 10,749 |
| 18 to 34 | 4,811 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 23,964 | 4.95% |
| White | 23,439 | 4.65% |
| Hispanic | 4,280 | 2.55% |
| Other Race | 2,032 | 2.19% |
| 2+ Races | 1,957 | 2.97% |
| Asian | 876 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 109 | 3.08% |
| Islander | 28 | 3.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.57%
Born in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
85.39%
Native Born
14.61%
Foreign Born
7.05%
Non Citizen
7.57%
Naturalized
85.39% of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania residents were born in the United States, with 63.57% having been born in Pennsylvania. 7.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.