2023 ACS Census Data · Population 1,582,432
Philadelphia County is one of the most populous counties in Pennsylvania with a population of 1.6M. The median household income is $60,698, 7% below the national average. The poverty rate is 22.0%, median home value is $232,400, and 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 44% above the national average.
Population
1,582,432
2023 estimate
Rank #24 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$60,698
Household
Rank #1846 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$232,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #907 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
34.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #448 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
52.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
14.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
23.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
13% below Pennsylvania avg·7% below national avg
Poverty Rate
88% below Pennsylvania avg·47% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
8% above Pennsylvania avg·10% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$37,669
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
22.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
63.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
16% above Pennsylvania avg·11% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
38% above Pennsylvania avg·43% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
29% below Pennsylvania avg·28% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
56% below Pennsylvania avg·57% below national avg
Housing Units
739,725
Households
669,222
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,579
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
32 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
34% above Pennsylvania avg·44% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% below Pennsylvania avg·1% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.2%
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