Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA

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2023 Population

98,180

1.11% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

35.4

1.72% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

21.8%

4.88% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$56,102

0.8% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$208,100

10.8% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

51,376

9.49% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA had a population of 98.2k people with a median age of 35.4 and a median household income of $56,102. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA declined from 99,283 to 98,180, a −1.11% decrease and its median household income grew from $55,657 to $56,102, a 0.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (41.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.4%), Other (Hispanic) (11.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (11.5%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.84%).

32.8% of the households in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91% of the residents in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA are Holy Family University (947 degrees awarded in 2022) and Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia (124 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA was $208,100, and the homeownership rate was 63.2%.

Most people in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34 minutes. The average car ownership in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA was 1 car per household.

Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA borders Philadelphia City (Far Northeast) PUMA, PA, Burlington County (North)--Burlington City PUMA, NJ, Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA, Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA, and Philadelphia City (Lower North and River Wards) PUMA, PA.

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Population & Diversity

Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA is home to a population of 98.2k people, from which 91% are citizens. As of 2023, 18.1% of Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (17.8k people).

In 2023, there were 2.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (40.8k people) in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.3k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA are Spanish (14,478 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (6,580 households), and Portuguese (1,739 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

63,936

Women

51.9%

59,158

Men

48.1%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 123,094 inhabitants, with 48.1% men, and 51.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

91%

2023 Citizenship

91.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 91% of Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA was 91.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
40.8k ± 2.88k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17.1k ± 2.32k
Other (Hispanic)
11.3k ± 2.54k

22.7%

Hispanic Population

22.3k people

22.7% of the people in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA are hispanic (22.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
3,949 ± 1,518 people
Dominican Republic
2,085 ± 1,112 people
Brazil
1,399 ± 913 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA was China, the natal country of 3,949 Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 2,085 and Brazil with 1,399.

Foreign-Born Population

18.1%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

17.8k people

18.7%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

18.6k people

As of 2023, 18.1% of Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA residents (17.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA was 18.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
14,478 households (15.8%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
6,580 households (7.19%)
Portuguese
1,739 households (1.9%)

32.8% of the households in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA was Spanish. 15.8% of the households in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,016 ± 322
Gulf War (1990s)
509 ± 273
Gulf War (2001-)
325 ± 175

Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA employs 51.4k people. The largest industries in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,997 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,837 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,832 people), and the highest paying industries are Libraries & archives ($169,474), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($146,088), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($121,172).

Males in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.08 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,112. The income inequality in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.428, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,033

Women

52.6%

27,062

Men

47.4%

The workforce of Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA in 2020 was 57,095 people, with 52.6% woman, and 47.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA.

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Occupations

51.4k

2022 Value

−9.49%

1 Year decline

± −9.49%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −9.49%, from 56.8k employees to 51.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA, are Customer service representatives (1,666 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,481 people), and Home health aides (1,334 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

51.4k

2022 Value

−9.49%

1 Year decline

± −9.49%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −9.49%, from 56.8k employees to 51.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,997 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,837 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,832 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,869

Median earning men ± $3,604

$40,077

Median earning women ± $4,578

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($85,410), Information ($71,622), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,969).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($59,413), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,526), and Information ($53,883).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Y-Axis

2.27%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.24M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.27% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.5%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.491%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Dave McCormick

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA awarded 1,071 degrees. The student population of Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 921 male students and 2,290 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA are White (704 and 65.9%), followed by Black or African American (147 and 13.8%), Unknown (98 and 9.17%), and Asian (62 and 5.8%).

The largest universities in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Holy Family University (947 and 88.4%) and Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia (124 and 11.6%).

The most popular majors in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA are Registered Nursing (318 and 29.7%), Automobile Mechanics Technology (124 and 11.6%), and Reading Teacher Education (79 and 7.38%).

The median tuition cost in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA for private four year colleges is $31,508.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,211 (28.7% men and 71.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 3,211 students enrolled in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA, 28.7% men and 71.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,788 records, of which 77.2% were women and 22.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
290 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
40 degrees awarded
General Psychology
39 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA was Registered Nursing with 290 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Holy Family University
947 degrees awarded
Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia
124 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Holy Family University with 947 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 298 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA, which is 0.386 times less than the 773 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 704 degrees mean that there were 4.79 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 147 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,508) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,050) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,134) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.49% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.93% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (34.5k), Some college (16.9k), and Secondary Education (16.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA was $208,100 in 2023, which is 0.686 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $187,900 to $208,100, a 10.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA is 63.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 34 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA is $56,102. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA was Chester County (West)--Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA with a value of $144,137, followed by Bucks County (Northern Central) PUMA, PA and Montgomery County (Southern Lower)--King of Prussia PUMA, PA, with respective values of $141,042 and $135,290.

Housing

Property

$208,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,076

$23,638

Median Property Taxes

±$1,605

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

63.2%

Homeownership

2023

62.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 63.2% of the housing units in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA was Chester County (West)--Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA with a value of $144,137, followed by Bucks County (Northern Central) PUMA, PA and Montgomery County (Southern Lower)--King of Prussia PUMA, PA, with respective values of $141,042 and $135,290.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,102

Median Household Income

± $5,534

37.4k

Number of Households

± 2,264

In 2023, the median household income of the 37.4k households in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA grew to $56,102 from the previous year's value of $55,657.

The following chart displays the households in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.428

2022 Wage GINI in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA

0.431

2021 Wage GINI in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA

In 2022, the income inequality in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA was 0.428 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.879% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (64.5%)
Carpooled (11.3%)
Public Transit (11.1%)

In 2023, 64.5% of workers in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.3%) and those who used public transit to get to work (11.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

34 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA have a longer commute time (34 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.73% of the workforce in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA (21k out of 96.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.8% of the population of Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 35.4% on employee plans, 36.6% on Medicaid, 9.01% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 0.288% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1216 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.491% decrease from the previous year (1222 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1410 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 397 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

1,216 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,216 patients per year. This represents a 0.491% decrease from the previous year (1,222 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pennsylvania in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.1% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.23%

Uninsured

35.4%

Employer Coverage

36.6%

Medicaid

9.01%

Medicare

10.5%

Non-Group

0.288%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA grew by 0.906% from 8.16% to 8.23%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.