Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42101 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,579,706 | — | #24 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,953 | -17.6% | #1,899 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.3 years | -9.3% | #2,945 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $243,100 | -13.8% | #951 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,397 | +20.1% | #320 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.4% | +69.5% | #2,784 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Philadelphia County has a population of 1,579,706, making it the #24 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.3 years, which is 9.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Philadelphia County is $61,953, ranking #1,899 out of 3,222 counties — 17.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.4% and unemployment stands at 8.1%.
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The median home value in Philadelphia County is $243,100 (-13.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,397/mo and the homeownership rate is 51.8%.
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92.9% of residents in Philadelphia County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.3% above the national rate.
About Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 1,579,706, making it the 24th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Philadelphia County is 35.3 years, which is 9.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Philadelphia County is $61,953, which ranks #1,899 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1%.
The median home value in Philadelphia County is $243,100, 13.8% below the national median. Renters in Philadelphia County pay a median gross rent of $1,397 per month. The homeownership rate is 51.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Philadelphia County, 35.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 5.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.9 min.
Philadelphia County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 38.3% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (33.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.6%).
All data for Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.