What is the population of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Philadelphia has a population of approximately 1,573,916 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania located?

Philadelphia is located in Pennsylvania, United States, at approximate coordinates 40.0094°, -75.1333°.

What is the median household income in Philadelphia?

The median household income in Philadelphia is approximately $60,521 based on the most recent open data.

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Philadelphia

Total population

1,573,916

Median home value

$253,600

36.4%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$60,521

Philadelphia$61k

National$74k

Air quality index

77Moderate

Elevation32 m

Weather91°F · Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Coordinates40.01°, -75.13°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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Active weather alerts

Flood Watch · Severe
Flood Watch issued July 5 at 12:09PM EDT until July 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Heat Advisory · Moderate
Heat Advisory issued July 5 at 12:08PM EDT until July 5 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Air Quality Alert · Unknown
Air Quality Alert issued July 4 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Source: NOAA National Weather Service.

City facts

Overview

Philadelphia, colloquially referred to as Philly, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and the sixth-most populous city in the United States. Its population was 1.60 million at the 2020 census and estimated at 1.57 million in 2025. The Philadelphia metropolitan area, also known as the Delaware Valley, has 6.33 million residents and is the nation's ninth-largest metropolitan area. Philadelphia is known for its culture, cuisine, and history, maintaining contemporary influence in business and technology, sports, and music.

History & geography

Demographics & economy

Median age

35.7

Median home value

$253,600

Housing units

763,527

Poverty rate

19.7%

Unemployment

5.9%

Race & ethnicity

White

35.5%

Black

38.7%

Asian

8.3%

Hispanic

16.4%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

40.0094

Longitude

-75.1333

Water area

8.34 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Avg high

64.9°F

Avg low

48.4°F

Annual precipitation

48.6 in

10-year averages from ERA5 reanalysis (Open-Meteo).

Current forecast

This Afternoon

91°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Tonight

70°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

Monday

79°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

Monday Night

68°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

Tuesday

79°F

Rain Showers

Tuesday Night

67°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Forecast for Philadelphia, PA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

US AQI — Moderate

PM2.5 (µg/m³)

28.2

PM10 (µg/m³)

28.3

Ozone (µg/m³)

NO₂ (µg/m³)

Current readings from Open-Meteo Air Quality API (Copernicus CAMS European reanalysis).

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

3,166,297

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
116,444
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
114,231
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
94,431
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia (A.Wilson, 1810) · Aves
93,636
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
83,267
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus (Latham, 1790) · Aves
82,534
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
76,275
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
75,974

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

298

Elementary

190

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Northeast HS
High · Philadelphia · 3,352 students · 18.3:1 ratio
Philadelphia Performing Arts CS
Other · Philadelphia · 2,721 students · 16.4:1 ratio
Central HS
High · Philadelphia · 2,364 students · 20.4:1 ratio
Lincoln HS
High · Philadelphia · 2,207 students · 15.2:1 ratio
First Philadelphia Preparatory CS
Other · Philadelphia · 1,822 students · 18.8:1 ratio
MaST Community CS II
Other · Philadelphia · 1,777 students · 15.2:1 ratio
Northeast Community Propel Academy
Elementary · Philadelphia · 1,731 students · 21.9:1 ratio
Washington George HS
High · Philadelphia · 1,707 students · 15.4:1 ratio