Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA

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2023 Population

123,684

0.425% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

28.8

0.699% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

27.3%

5.28% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$46,187

9.6% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$160,200

16.2% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

57,115

10.2% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA had a population of 124k people with a median age of 28.8 and a median household income of $46,187. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA declined from 124,212 to 123,684, a −0.425% decrease and its median household income grew from $42,142 to $46,187, a 9.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (55.3%), White (Non-Hispanic) (24%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (9.48%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.02%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.02%).

20.3% of the households in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) 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.

90% of the residents in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA are University of Pennsylvania (10,067 degrees awarded in 2022) and Drexel University (7,192 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA was $160,200, and the homeownership rate was 36.1%.

Most people in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA was 1 car per household.

Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA borders Philadelphia City (Central) PUMA, PA, Gloucester County (Northeast)--Woodbury City PUMA, NJ, Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA, Philadelphia City (Lower North and River Wards) PUMA, PA, Philadelphia City (South and Lower South) PUMA, PA, Delaware County (East)--Yeadon, Lansdowne, Darby Boroughs & Drexel Hill PUMA, PA, and Delaware County (Southeast)--Chester City PUMA, PA.

United States Pennsylvania

Population & Diversity

Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA is home to a population of 124k people, from which 90% are citizens. As of 2023, 16.7% of Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (20.7k people).

In 2023, there were 2.31 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (68.4k people) in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.6k White (Non-Hispanic) and 11.7k Asian (Non-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 (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA are Spanish (5,080 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (3,380 households), and Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (1,967 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

70,400

Women

54.1%

59,666

Men

45.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 130,066 inhabitants, with 45.9% men, and 54.1% women.

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

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Citizenship

90%

2023 Citizenship

89.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 90% of Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) 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 (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA was 89.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
68.4k ± 3.53k
White (Non-Hispanic)
29.6k ± 1.48k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
11.7k ± 1.05k

5.25%

Hispanic Population

6.5k people

5.25% of the people in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA are hispanic (6.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Liberia
2,866 ± 1,300 people
China
1,686 ± 1,002 people
Jamaica
1,416 ± 919 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA was Liberia, the natal country of 2,866 Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA residents, followed by China with 1,686 and Jamaica with 1,416.

Foreign-Born Population

16.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

20.7k people

16.9%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

21k people

As of 2023, 16.7% of Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA residents (20.7k 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 (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA was 16.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,080 households (4.31%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
3,380 households (2.87%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
1,967 households (1.67%)

20.3% of the households in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower 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 (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA was Spanish. 4.31% of the households in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) 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
799 ± 176
Gulf War (2001-)
656 ± 274
Gulf War (1990s)
268 ± 151

Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.22 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA employs 57.1k people. The largest industries in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,486 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,657 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,521 people), and the highest paying industries are Executive offices & legislative bodies ($144,644), Broadcasting (except internet) ($89,043), and Administration of environmental quality & housing programs ($86,492).

Males in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.1 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,468. The income inequality in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

34,796

Women

56.7%

26,579

Men

43.3%

The workforce of Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA in 2020 was 61,375 people, with 56.7% woman, and 43.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA.

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Occupations

57.1k

2022 Value

−10.2%

1 Year decline

± −10.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −10.2%, from 63.6k employees to 57.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA, are Postsecondary teachers (2,440 people), Personal care aides (1,567 people), and Cashiers (1,461 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) 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

57.1k

2022 Value

−10.2%

1 Year decline

± −10.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −10.2%, from 63.6k employees to 57.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,486 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,657 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,521 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,326

Median earning men ± $2,835

$33,222

Median earning women ± $1,950

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($74,701), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,607), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($51,817).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,434), Public Administration ($51,139), and Wholesale Trade ($47,600).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% 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 18.1%.

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

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 (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) 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 (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA awarded 17,381 degrees. The student population of Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 22,615 male students and 28,098 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA are White (7,755 and 54.3%), followed by Asian (3,045 and 21.3%), Black or African American (1,283 and 8.98%), and Hispanic or Latino (1,220 and 8.54%).

The largest universities in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are University of Pennsylvania (10,067 and 57.9%) and Drexel University (7,192 and 41.4%).

The most popular majors in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA are Registered Nursing (1,113 and 6.4%), General Computer & Information Sciences (662 and 3.81%), and General Finance (657 and 3.78%).

The median tuition cost in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA for private four year colleges is $56,404.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 36.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 50,713 (44.6% men and 55.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 50,713 students enrolled in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA, 44.6% men and 55.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 19,850 records, of which 55.3% were women and 44.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
776 degrees awarded
General Finance
398 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
319 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA was Registered Nursing with 776 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Pennsylvania
10,067 degrees awarded
Drexel University
7,192 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Pennsylvania with 10,067 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 7,495 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA, which is 0.758 times less than the 9,886 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 7,755 degrees mean that there were 2.55 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 3,045 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 ($56,404) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($4,805) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,650) 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, 1.24% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.773% 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 (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (32.4k), Some college (28.7k), and Bachelors Degree (16.5k).

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 (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA was $160,200 in 2023, which is 0.528 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $137,900 to $160,200, a 16.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA is 36.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 30.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA is $46,187. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) 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

$160,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$16,236

$17,895

Median Property Taxes

±$1,213

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 (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

36.1%

Homeownership

2023

66.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 36.1% of the housing units in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 35.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) 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 (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) 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 (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) 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.

$46,187

Median Household Income

± $3,319

49.6k

Number of Households

± 2,082

In 2023, the median household income of the 49.6k households in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA grew to $46,187 from the previous year's value of $42,142.

The following chart displays the households in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) 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

0.464

2022 Wage GINI in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA

In 2022, the income inequality in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.3% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (35.3%)
Public Transit (24.8%)
Worked At Home (15.6%)

In 2023, 35.3% of workers in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (24.8%) and those who worked at home (15.6%).

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

30.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA have a longer commute time (30.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.85% of the workforce in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) 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 (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) 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 (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

27.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA (29.8k out of 109k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA is Black, followed by White and Asian.

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

93.1% of the population of Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 43.7% on employee plans, 20.1% on Medicaid, 5.25% on Medicare, 23.3% on non-group plans, and 0.648% 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 22.6% under 18 years, 38.8% between 18 and 34 years, 29.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.24% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.9% were men and 56.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.95%

Uninsured

43.7%

Employer Coverage

20.1%

Medicaid

5.25%

Medicare

23.3%

Non-Group

0.648%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Philadelphia City (University-Southwest and Lower Southwest) PUMA, PA grew by 1.35% from 6.86% to 6.95%.

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