Philadelphia, PA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
1,579,075
Unemployment
9.2%
Poverty
24.3%
Median Home
$163,000
Median Income
$45,927
Median Rent
$1,042
Philadelphia SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
10
Safety
N/A
Amenities
10
Education
7
Commute
4
Philadelphia, PA Crime Report
63,565
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,005.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
61.73%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Philadelphia / 100k People |
Pennsylvania / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 63,565 | 4,005.6 | 1,709.8 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 14,420 | 908.7 | 306.4 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 351 | 22.1 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5,262 | 331.6 | 76.1 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7,712 | 486.0 | 191.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 49,145 | 3,096.9 | 1,403.4 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 6,497 | 409.4 | 182.4 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 36,968 | 2,329.5 | 1,124.2 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 5,680 | 357.9 | 96.8 | 219.9 |
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 | 99 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 117 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 103 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 86 | 91 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 115 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 108 | 111 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,579,075 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 1,575,522 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 1,569,657 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 1,559,938 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 1,555,072 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 1,546,920 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 1,536,704 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 1,525,811 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 1,514,456 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 1,504,950 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Philadelphia
| Race | Philadelphia | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34.5% | 76.4% | 60.7% |
| African American | 40.8% | 10.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 7.2% | 3.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 14.7% | 7.3% | 18.0% |
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% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 35.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 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 | 12.7% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.4% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.2% | 9.3% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.2% | 9.2% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.7% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.8% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.5% | 13.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.0% | 15.2% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.7% | 6.4% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.7% | 6.6% | 7.7% |
