Population 44 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Philadelphia
Household size in Philadelphia
| Period | Philadelphia | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.23 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Philadelphia run a little small, averaging 2.54 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Illinois as a whole looks much the same.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Philadelphia
| Period | Philadelphia | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.7 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.4 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.3 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.3 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Philadelphia is 38.3 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has dropped from 40.6 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Philadelphia
| Period | Philadelphia | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.1% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Philadelphia: 3.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Philadelphia
Renters in Philadelphia
| Period | Philadelphia | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.3% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.6% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Philadelphia is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 39.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Philadelphia
| Period | Philadelphia | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.0% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +18.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Philadelphia: 27.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Philadelphia
| Period | Philadelphia | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +18 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Philadelphia is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Illinois as a whole looks much the same.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Philadelphia
| Period | Philadelphia | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $421 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $487 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $900 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,138 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$717 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in Philadelphia pays $1,138 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 14.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Philadelphia
Bachelor's degrees in Philadelphia
| Period | Philadelphia | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.4% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.8% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.3 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Philadelphia than nationally: 29.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Philadelphia
| Period | Philadelphia | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.2% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.0% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.2% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.8% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Philadelphia: 98.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Philadelphia
| Period | Philadelphia | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Philadelphia than nationally: unemployment was 3.9%, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Philadelphia compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 2.54 | 38.3 | 3.1% | 14.2% | 27.0% | 1970 | $1,138 | 29.8% | 98.8% | 3.9% |
| Ashland | 2.34 | 42.7 | 10.0% | 15.3% | 17.3% | 1967 | $825 | 23.6% | 93.1% | 2.5% |
| Yatesville | 2.14 | 60.5 | 3.0% | 0.5% | 14.5% | 1963 | $1,039 | 30.9% | 85.2% | 2.1% |
| Virginia | 2.53 | 41.5 | 11.8% | 25.0% | 9.8% | 1970 | $725 | 22.5% | 93.0% | 2.8% |
| Literberry | 2.44 | 52.4 | 2.0% | 9.7% | 17.8% | 1965 | $1,071 | 28.1% | 89.5% | 0.5% |
| Prentice | 2.24 | 52.0 | 6.3% | 9.1% | 13.5% | 1966 | $936 | 26.2% | 90.0% | 2.2% |
| Sinclair | 2.21 | 58.8 | 2.8% | 3.4% | 15.1% | 1964 | $1,045 | 30.2% | 86.0% | 1.7% |
| Chandlerville | 2.23 | 49.0 | 10.5% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1960 | $916 | 12.5% | 85.9% | 10.1% |
| Tallula | 2.22 | 49.4 | 8.9% | 10.8% | 14.1% | 1953 | $1,045 | 23.2% | 96.8% | 10.7% |
| Newmansville | 2.33 | 43.5 | 7.2% | 17.5% | 18.9% | 1958 | $1,056 | 18.3% | 92.4% | 7.2% |
| Richland | 2.57 | 37.6 | 8.5% | 13.6% | 14.8% | 1968 | $1,079 | 23.6% | 98.7% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Philadelphia. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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