Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
County
Overview
- County Name
- Philadelphia County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- FIPS Code
- 42101
- State FIPS
- 42
- County FIPS
- 101
Geography
- Land Area
- 134.33 sq mi
- Water Area
- 8.10 sq mi
- Total Area
- 142.42 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.009376
- Longitude
- -75.133346
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 1,463,677
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 1,142,301
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,251,292 | 85.5% |
| Hispanic | 212,390 | 14.5% |
| White | 514,425 | 35.1% |
| Black | 594,913 | 40.6% |
| Asian | 91,387 | 6.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,913 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 224 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 9,274 | 0.6% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,005,244 | 88.0% |
| Hispanic | 137,059 | 12.0% |
| White | 446,924 | 39.1% |
| Black | 470,357 | 41.2% |
| Asian | 77,071 | 6.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7,557 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 218 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 6,094 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 1,579,706
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $65,904
- Poverty Rate
- 20.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 327,969
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 555,069 | 35.1% |
| Black | 621,637 | 39.4% |
| Asian | 125,902 | 8.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 964,929
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 731,048 | 75.8% |
| Republican | 108,330 | 11.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 101,280 | 10.5% |
| Other | 14,086 | 1.5% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 437,118 | 45.3% |
| Female | 523,489 | 54.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 326,436 | 33.8% |
| Hispanic | 105,579 | 10.9% |
| Black | 390,613 | 40.5% |
| Asian | 41,848 | 4.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 498,372
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 197,654 | 60.5% |
| Hispanic | 36,248 | 34.3% |
| Black | 190,493 | 48.8% |
| Asian | 17,833 | 42.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 212,785 | 48.7% |
| Female | 283,884 | 54.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 278,376 (26.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 385,517 (33.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 748,265
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $275,636
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,406
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 47.2%
- Public Transit
- 17.2%
- Work From Home
- 16.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.