Philadelphia County, PA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Philadelphia County | Pennsylvania Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,554,642 | 12,851,405 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 10903.2 | 278.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.19% | 0.21% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.1 | 41.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 668,759 | 5,230,563 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Philadelphia County grew by 3.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 1,581,407 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Philadelphia County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Philadelphia County | Pennsylvania Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,791 | $76,231 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.26% | 4.69% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.4% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Philadelphia County is about 20% lower than in Pennsylvania.
Housing
| Metric | Philadelphia County | Pennsylvania Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $204,036 | $154,283 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,322 | $1,161 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 52.3% | 69.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Philadelphia County is about 12.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,322 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Philadelphia County spend about 61 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 255 hours, about 10.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Philadelphia County | Pennsylvania Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.6 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 61.2 | 44.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 255 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,906 | $5,802 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 16.4% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 14,668 | 6,862 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,567 | 1,152 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Pennsylvania:
Cameron County (12.2 min), Elk County (15.4 min), Union County (16.3 min).
Slowest:
Pike County (33.0 min), Perry County (31.8 min), Carbon County (30.6 min).
The average commute time in Philadelphia County is 31 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Pennsylvania.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Philadelphia County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Philadelphia County | Pennsylvania Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.4% | 31.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | 2.40 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Pennsylvania:
Chester County (0.4), Montgomery County (0.4), Allegheny County (0.4).
Lowest:
Forest County (0.1), Mifflin County (0.2), Juniata County (0.2).
Health
Philadelphia County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Philadelphia County | Pennsylvania Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.4 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.6% | 15.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.1% | 20.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Pennsylvania:
Montgomery County (0.8), Centre County (0.8), Chester County (0.8).
Lowest:
Forest County (0.8), Mifflin County (0.8), Jefferson County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania?
The population of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania is 1,554,642, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania?
The population density of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania is 10903.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania?
The median household income in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania is $60,791, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania?
The median home price in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania is $204,036, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania?
The unemployment rate in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania is 8.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.