Pennsylvania Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,579,706 (100%) |
| Population Density | 11,760 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 71 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $61,953 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,905 |
| Median Home Value | $243,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 748,270 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 351,905 (47.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 327,523 (43.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 68,842 (9.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 679,428 |
| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
| Family Households | 349,287 (51.4%) |
The table below compares Philadelphia County to the other 67 counties and county equivalents in Pennsylvania by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 1 | 100th |
| Population Density | # 1 | 100th |
| Median Household Income | # 52 | 24th |
| Per Capita Income | # 27 | 61st |
| Diversity Index | # 1 | 100th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Pennsylvania Census Data Comparison Tool.
