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Philadelphia County

State:
Pennsylvania
County Seat:
Philadelphia

Philadelphia County's estimated 2025 population is 1,517,954 with a growth rate of -1.06% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Philadelphia County is the 1st largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 1,528,303 and has seen a growth of -0.68% since that time.

1,517,954
Total Population
11,328
Population Density (mi²)
1
Population Rank (State)
-16.3K -1.06%
Annual Population Growth

Philadelphia County Population

Philadelphia County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Philadelphia County includes 39.9% Black or African American, 36.13% White, 8.36% other race, 7.77% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American631,36139.9%
White571,78536.13%
Other race132,2658.36%
Asian122,9497.77%
Two or more races116,2467.35%
Native American7,0120.44%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander8140.05%

Philadelphia County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Philadelphia County's average per capita income is $48,497. Household income levels show a median of $60,698. The poverty rate stands at 22%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$104,415$138,439
Families$71,024$102,258
Households$60,698$88,307
Non Families$45,022$68,987

$48,497

Average Income

$60,698

Median Household Income

22%

Poverty Rate