Philadelphia, PA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Population
1,581,531
Unemployment
8.8%
Poverty
23.1%
Median Home
$171,600
Median Income
$49,127
Median Rent
$1,084
Philadelphia SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
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Jobs
5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
10
Safety
N/A
Amenities
10
Education
8
Commute
4
Philadelphia, PA Cost Of Living
102
Philadelphia's Overall Cost Of Living
Philadelphia's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 102 | 100 | |
| Services | 107 | 100 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 122 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 102 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 87 | 92 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 112 | 113 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 111 | 112 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Philadelphia in Pennsylvania
Map Of Philadelphia, PA
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Population over time in Philadelphia
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,581,531 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 1,575,522 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 1,569,657 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 1,559,938 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 1,555,072 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 1,546,920 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 1,536,704 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 1,525,811 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 1,514,456 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 1,504,950 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Philadelphia
| Race | Philadelphia | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34.1% | 75.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 40.1% | 10.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 7.4% | 3.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 15.1% | 7.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in Philadelphia
| Gender | Philadelphia | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Philadelphia for adults over 25
| Education | Philadelphia | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
| Income | Philadelphia | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.8% | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.0% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.7% | 8.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.7% | 9.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.5% | 12.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.1% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.2% | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.6% | 15.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.1% | 6.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.3% | 7.1% | 8.3% |
