Philadelphia County's estimated 2026 population is 1,575,827 with a growth rate of 0.1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Philadelphia County is the largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 1,528,303 and has seen a growth of 3.11% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.3 years
Female: 36.4 years
Male: 34.2 years
There are 1,244,907 adults, (232,118 of whom are seniors) in Philadelphia County.
Female: 832,320 (52.7%)
Male: 747,386 (47.3%)
The racial composition of Philadelphia County includes 39.35% Black or African American, 35.14% White, 8.59% other race, 7.97% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 621,637 | 39.35% |
| White | 555,069 | 35.14% |
| Other race | 135,656 | 8.59% |
| Two or more races | 133,309 | 8.44% |
| Asian | 125,902 | 7.97% |
| Native American | 7,518 | 0.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 615 | 0.04% |
Philadelphia County's average per capita income is $50,548. Household income levels show a median of $61,953. The poverty rate stands at 21.36%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $107,040 | $142,958 |
| Families | $74,005 | $106,406 |
| Households | $61,953 | $90,217 |
| Non Families | $46,022 | $69,283 |
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