Village · New York
Philadelphia, New York
Philadelphia, village, in Jefferson County, New York. Philadelphia had 1,125 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.7% from the Bureau's April 2020 estimates base of 1,181; the 2020 Census counted 1,098 on the place as it was defined then and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 821 (±192). GEOID 3657551.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,125
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,098 · ACS 2020-2024: 821 ±192
Median household income
$69,732
±$10,632 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$160,400
±$28,173 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$850
±$277 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Philadelphia and what county is it in?
Philadelphia is a village in Jefferson County, New York. It covers 1.0 square miles of land, 1,146 residents per square mile in 2020.
Philadelphia is in the Watertown-Fort Drum, NY metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Philadelphia lies entirely within the Town of Philadelphia, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Philadelphia, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,125 people lived in Philadelphia on July 1, 2025, down 4.7% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). The Census Bureau's yearly estimates start from its own April 2020 base for Philadelphia, 1,181, which differs from the 2020 Census count of 1,098: the estimates follow the place as the estimates program defines it today (its present boundaries, and for a consolidated city-county the area the program assigns it), so the change since 2020 is measured from that base. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 821 (±192).
| Measure | Philadelphia | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 821 ±192 | 115,040 | no clear change |
| Households | 327 ±66 | 47,606 | −159 |
| Average household size | 2.51 ±0.26 | 2.32 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 447 ±96 | 61,862 | no clear change |
Philadelphia's population since 2000
From 1,519 in 2000 to 1,125 in 2025: down 25.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Philadelphia as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Philadelphia?
The median resident of Philadelphia is 25.5 years old; 32.5% are under 18 and 9.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.5%.
| Measure | Philadelphia | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25.5 ±2.5 | 33.7 | −5.8 |
| Under 18 years | 32.5% ±7.2 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.6% ±4.2 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Male | 48.0% ±5.5 pts | 52.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.5% ±9.2 pts | 7.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.0% ±10.8 pts | 80.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±6.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±5.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±2.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±5.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.6% ±1.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.1% ±6.3 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 18.2% ±6.8 pts | 12.7% | – |
| With a disability | 13.1% ±5.2 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.6% ±6.3 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.1% ±3.4 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.0% ±7.0 pts | 26.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.2% ±6.5 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 68.4% ±11.1 pts | 80.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.4% ±5.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Philadelphia earn?
Half of Philadelphia's 327 households earn less than $69,732 a year (±$10,632), against $66,301 in Jefferson County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 the median was $40,395 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $29,337 after inflation. 32.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Philadelphia | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,732 ±$10,632 | $66,301 | +$29,337 |
| Mean household income | $73,420 ±$10,356 | $86,210 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,220 ±$4,693 | $36,025 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 32.5% ±9.9 pts | 13.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 51.6% ±16.0 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.5% ±7.4 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% ±5.8 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.1% ±8.4 pts | 90.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Philadelphia?
Owners occupy 48.0% of Philadelphia's occupied homes and renters 52.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $160,400 by its owner (±$28,173). The median renter pays $850 a month including utilities, and 33.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Philadelphia | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $160,400 ±$28,173 | $188,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $850 ±$277 | $1,213 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.5% ±16.6 pts | 38.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,375 ±$413 | $1,555 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 48.0% ±10.5 pts | 54.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 52.0% ±10.5 pts | 45.3% | – |
| Housing units | 447 ±96 | 61,862 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 5.4% ±8.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 22.6% ±20.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 37.4% ±9.8 pts | 57.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±9.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.9% ±4.4 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.8% ±10.3 pts | 30.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.1% ±7.9 pts | 9.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Philadelphia building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Philadelphia in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Philadelphia work and get to work?
78.2% of Philadelphia's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 24.0 minutes.
| Measure | Philadelphia | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.4% ±7.9 pts | 64.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% ±3.8 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.2% ±8.7 pts | 77.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.8% ±6.6 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±10.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±1.8 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.9% ±6.9 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.0 min ±4.2 | 19.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Philadelphia?
No census tract lies mostly in Philadelphia; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 606.01Jefferson County | 3,251 | $86,316 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Philadelphia) · Census block assignment files
How does Philadelphia compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Philadelphia is the 9,821st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 398th-most populous of 594 in New York.
Philadelphia ranks 1,125th of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 398th | 594 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,180th | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 648th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 1,125th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 1,546th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 1,226th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 1,217th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 27th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,259th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 1,605th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,560th | 1,639 |
| Travel time to work | 993rd | 1,652 |
Philadelphia's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, sortable · Compare Philadelphia with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Philadelphia?
20 of the 57 figures for Philadelphia on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Philadelphia are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Philadelphia.