Philadelphia city, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Philadelphia city is a geographic entity located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,579,706. The land area covers 134.33 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,579,706 | — | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 35.3 yrs | ±0.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 679,428 | ±2,660 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 748,270 | ±241 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 679,428 | ±2,660 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 68,842 | ±2,623 |
| Median Home Value | $243,100 | ±$2,641 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,397 | ±$14 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,953 | ±$919 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,905 | ±$546 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.4% | ±0.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 327,969 | ±11,336 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.1% | ±0.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 746,803 | ±6,188 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.1% | ±0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 1,573,916 (2024)
ID: 133602
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
ONE PARKWAY BUILDING 13TH FLOOR, 1515 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA PA 19102
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Philadelphia | 06-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Philadelphia | 06-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Philadelphia | KG-12 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Philadelphia | 09-12 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Philadelphia | KG-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Philadelphia | PK-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Philadelphia | PK-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Philadelphia | KG-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Philadelphia | KG-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Philadelphia | PK-08 | Philadelphia, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
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BELMONT BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
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Psychiatric | City address association | 4200 MONUMENT ROAD, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19131 |
(215) 877-2000
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ASPIRA City College
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College | 0.6 mi away | 4322 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19140-2302 |
21545523007009
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NICETOWN-TIOGA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 3720 N. BROAD STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19140 |
(215) 685-9790
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CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
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Childrens | City address association | 3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19104 |
(215) 590-1000
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La Salle University
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College | 2.2 mi away | 1900 W Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19141-1199 |
2159511000
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WYOMING BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.1 mi away | 231 E. WYOMING AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19120 |
(215) 685-9158
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FAIRMOUNT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM
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Psychiatric | City address association | 561 FAIRTHORNE AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19128 |
(215) 487-4000
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Temple University
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College | 2.4 mi away | 1801 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19122-6096 |
2152047000
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LILLIAN MARRERO BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 601 W. LEHIGH AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19133 |
(215) 685-9794
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FRIENDS HOSPITAL
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Psychiatric | City address association | 4641 ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19124 |
(215) 831-4600
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PHILA FRANKLIN INST, PA US, located 4.1 miles from Philadelphia city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.6° | 27.8° | 34.7° | 3.61" | 6.4" |
| February | 44.9° | 29.6° | 37.2° | 3.34" | 4.0" |
| March | 53.5° | 36.4° | 44.9° | 4.54" | 2.0" |
| April | 65.9° | 46.3° | 56.1° | 4.00" | 0.1" |
| May | 75.7° | 56.3° | 66.0° | 4.06" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.9° | 65.9° | 75.4° | 4.77" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.3° | 71.4° | 80.4° | 4.75" | 0.0" |
| August | 87.2° | 69.5° | 78.3° | 4.95" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.3° | 62.7° | 71.5° | 4.88" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.1° | 51.1° | 59.6° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| November | 56.4° | 41.3° | 48.9° | 3.37" | 0.1" |
| December | 46.5° | 33.2° | 39.9° | 4.27" | 3.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Philadelphia city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Oak Lane CDP | CDP | 3.4 mi | — |
| Melrose Park CDP | CDP | 3.8 mi | — |
| Cheltenham Village CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| Elkins Park CDP | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
| Bala Cynwyd CDP | CDP | 5.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4210160000. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.