Demographics & People — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,582,432 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,573,500 |
| Median Age | 35.3 |
| Total Households | 669,222 |
| Family Households | 352,069 |
| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 571,785 |
| Black or African American | 631,361 |
| Asian | 122,949 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 240,543 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 765,854 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 347,172 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 249,723 |
| Irish | 154,492 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 136,731 |
| German | 109,882 |
| Italian | 108,240 |
| English | 46,908 |
| Polish | 46,562 |
| Subsaharan African | 41,199 |
Language
| English Only | 1,130,177 |
| Spanish | 159,884 |
| Population 5+ | 1,485,930 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 52,405 |
| Population 18+ | 1,250,016 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 18.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.