County · Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia County had 1,574,281 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.8% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 408 census tracts. GEOID 42101.
Philadelphia County is one of the 11 counties of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Philadelphia County is the same area as Philadelphia: the county and the city are one area with the same figures. This page lists its census tracts and the places within it; the city's page has its city ranks and its building permits.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,574,281
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,603,797 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,579,706
Median household income
$61,953
±$919 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$243,100
±$2,641 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,397
±$14 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
How many people live in Philadelphia County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,603,797 residents in Philadelphia County. The Census Bureau estimates 1,574,281 for July 1, 2025, down 1.8% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 1,579,706 over 134 square miles of land.
| Measure | Philadelphia County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,579,706 | 13,018,639 | +631 |
| Households | 679,428±2,660 | 5,274,853 | +78,091 |
| Average household size | 2.26±0.01 | 2.39 | −0.29 |
| Housing units | 748,270±241 | 5,806,452 | +62,314 |
Philadelphia County's population since 2000
From 1,517,550 in 2000 to 1,574,281 in 2025: up 3.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Philadelphia County?
Philadelphia County holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Philadelphia with 1,574,281 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Philadelphia | 1,603,797 | $61,953 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Philadelphia County?
The median resident of Philadelphia County is 35.3 years old; 21.2% are under 18 and 14.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 38.3%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 33.2%. 15.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Philadelphia County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.3±0.1 | 40.9 | +0.9 |
| Under 18 years | 21.2%±0.1 pts | 20.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.7%±0.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.6% | 8.7% | +0.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 33.2%±0.1 pts | 73.0% | −1.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 38.3%±0.2 pts | 10.3% | −2.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.9%±0.1 pts | 3.8% | +0.7 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±0.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.2%±0.3 pts | 7.7% | +1.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 24.4%±0.5 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.7%±0.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 17.4%±0.3 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.1%±0.3 pts | 5.6% | −1.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.8%±0.4 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.4%±0.4 pts | 35.2% | +5.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.8%±0.4 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9%±0.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Philadelphia County's 679,428 households earn less than $61,953 a year (±$919), against $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 the median was $56,522 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,431 after inflation. 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Philadelphia County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,953±$919 | $77,971 | +$5,431 |
| Mean household income | $90,217±$1,391 | $107,538 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,905±$546 | $44,355 | +$4,539 |
| People below the poverty line | 21.4%±0.7 pts | 11.7% | −2.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.0%±1.7 pts | 15.6% | −5.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 26.2%±0.6 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.1%±0.4 pts | 89.7% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 51.8% of Philadelphia County's occupied homes and renters 48.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $243,100 by its owner (±$2,641). The median renter pays $1,397 a month including utilities, and 44.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Philadelphia County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $243,100±$2,641 | $254,500 | +$42,497 |
| Median gross rent | $1,397±$14 | $1,209 | +$115 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.1%±1.1 pts | 39.5% | −1.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,620±$20 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 51.8%±0.6 pts | 69.3% | −1.2 pts |
| Housing units | 748,270±241 | 5,806,452 | +62,314 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.4%±0.4 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 8.5%±0.3 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 39.9%±0.6 pts | 25.0% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 3,366 new housing units across Philadelphia County in 2025 (656 single-family), 2.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Philadelphia County get to work?
46.0% of Philadelphia County's workers drive alone and 18.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.1%.
| Measure | Philadelphia County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.6%±0.5 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.1%±0.4 pts | 5.3% | −1.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 46.0%±0.7 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.8%±0.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 16.7%±0.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Walked | 7.1%±0.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.4%±0.5 pts | 15.6% | +14.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.7 min±0.3 | 26.3 min | −1.9 min |
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 are Philadelphia County's census tracts?
Philadelphia County is divided into 408 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $18,018 (Tract 106) to $227,656 (Tract 231).
All 408 census tracts of Philadelphia County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Philadelphia County compare with Pennsylvania's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 1st of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 45th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 1st of 67 |
| Median household income | 51st of 67 |
| Median home value | 18th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 4th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 1st of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10th of 67 |
| Median age | 66th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 County 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' school search.