Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Population History 1840 - 2019

What is the current population of Philadelphia?

Based on the latest 2020 data from the US census, the current population of Philadelphia is 1,584,064. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the 6th largest city in the US.

What was the peak population of Philadelphia?

The peak population of Philadelphia was in 1950, when its population was 2,071,605. In 1950, Philadelphia was the 3rd largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 6th largest city in the US. Philadelphia is currently 23.5% smaller than it was in 1950.

How quickly is Philadelphia growing?

Philadelphia has grown 4.6% since the 2000. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's growth is below average. 80% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000.

Is Philadelphia the biggest city in Pennsylvania?

Yes, Philadelphia is the biggest city in the state of Pennsylvania based on population. The second largest city, Pittsburgh, is 18% the size of Philadelphia.

What county is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in?

Philadelphia is located entirely in Philadelphia County.

What is the population density of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Philadelphia has a population density of 11,379.5 people per square mile. Philadelphia has the 6th highest population density among large cities in the United States.

What is the size of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in square miles?

Philadelphia has an area of 134.1 square miles. Philadelphia is the largest city, by area, in Pennsylvania.

What is the voting age population of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

The total voting age population of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 1,136,688. The voting age population is 45.9% male and 54.1% female.

What percentage of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania residents are senior citizens?

According to the latest census statistics, 13.4% of the residents of Philadelphia are 65 or older.

What are the racial demographics of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

The racial demographics of Philadelphia are 42.1% Black, 40.7% White, 7.2% Asian, 6.5% Other, 3.1% Two or more races and 0.4% American Indian. Additionally, 14.7% of the population identifies as Hispanic.

What percentage of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania residents are below the poverty line?

In Philadelphia, 24.3% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 34.8%. On a per-household basis, 19.2% of families are below the poverty line in Philadelphia.

What percentage of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania residents are in the labor force?

Among those aged 16 and older, 61.0% of Philadelphia residents are in the labor force.

What is the unemployment rate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

The unemployment rate in Philadelphia is 9.2%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force.

What percentage of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania residents work for the government?

In Philadelphia, 11.9% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government.

What is the median income in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

The median household income in Philadelphia is $45,927.

What percentage of housing units are owner-occupied in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

In Philadelphia, 53.0% of housing units are occupied by their owners.

What percentage of housing units are rented in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Renters occupy 47.0% of housing units in Philadelphia.

What is the median monthly rent in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

The median gross monthly rent payment for renters in Philadelphia is $1,042.

What are the education levels among Philadelphia, Pennsylvania residents?

Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 84.7% of Philadelphia residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 29.7% have a bachelor's degree and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Philadelphia Population By Year

Year	Population	Rank in US
2019	1,584,064	6
2018	1,584,138	6
2017	1,580,863	6
2016	1,567,872	6
2015	1,567,442	5
2014	1,560,297	5
2013	1,553,165	5
2012	1,547,607	5
2011	1,538,567	5
2010	1,526,006	5
2000	1,513,800	5
1990	1,585,577	5
1980	1,688,210	4
1970	1,948,609	4
1960	2,002,512	4
1950	2,071,605	3
1940	1,931,334	3
1930	1,950,961	3
1920	1,823,779	3
1910	1,549,008	3
1900	1,293,697	3
1890	1,046,964	3
1880	847,170	2
1870	674,022	2
1860	565,529	2
1850	121,376	4
1840	93,665	4