Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA

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2023 Population
186,673
2.31% 1-year decline
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
US Senator
Dave McCormick
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
35.9
1.13% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
22.7%
3.17% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$55,948
5.13% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$208,100
10.5% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
76,213
5.76% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA had a population of 187k people with a median age of 35.9 and a median household income of $55,948. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA declined from 191,094 to 186,673, a −2.31% decrease and its median household income grew from $53,216 to $55,948, a 5.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (29.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (27.5%), Other (Hispanic) (12.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (11.1%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (5.62%).

39.9% of the households in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) 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.

87.7% of the residents in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA was $208,100, and the homeownership rate was 55.9%.

Most people in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA is home to a population of 187k people, from which 87.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 25.3% of Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (47.2k people).

In 2023, there were 1.08 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (55.7k people) in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 51.4k White (Non-Hispanic) and 23k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA are Spanish (29,321 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (8,072 households), and Portuguese (4,502 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
95,900
Women
51.4%
90,508
Men
48.6%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 186,408 inhabitants, with 48.6% men, and 51.4% women.

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Citizenship

87.7%
2023 Citizenship
88.7%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 87.7% of Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) 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 (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA was 88.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    55.7k ± 3.59k
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    51.4k ± 3.06k
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    23k ± 2.68k
25.6%
Hispanic Population
47.7k people

In 2023, there were 1.08 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (55.7k people) in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 51.4k White (Non-Hispanic) and 23k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

25.6% of the people in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA are hispanic (47.7k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. China
    7,180 ± 2,040 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    6,127 ± 1,890 people
  3. Brazil
    5,227 ± 1,750 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA was China, the natal country of 7,180 Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 6,127 and Brazil with 5,227.

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Foreign-Born Population

25.3%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
47.2k people
24.1%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
46.1k people

As of 2023, 25.3% of Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA residents (47.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA was 24.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    29,321 households (17.1%)
  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    8,072 households (4.7%)
  3. Portuguese
    4,502 households (2.62%)

39.9% of the households in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. 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 (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA was Spanish. 17.1% of the households in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Economy

The economy of Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA employs 76.2k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA were General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,463 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,238 people), and Construction (4,704 people), and the highest paying industries were Plastics product manufacturing ($101,574), Data processing, hosting & related services ($100,236), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($99,180).

Males in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.12 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,949. The income inequality in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.393, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
37,643
Women
49.4%
38,570
Men
50.6%

The workforce of Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA in 2023 was 76,213 people, with 49.4% woman, and 50.6% men.

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Occupations

76.2k
2023 Value
5.76%
1 Year growth
± 5.76%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 5.76%, from 72.1k employees to 76.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA, are Personal care aides (2,558 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,302 people), and Customer service representatives (1,964 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

76.2k
2023 Value
5.76%
1 Year growth
± 5.76%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 5.76%, from 72.1k employees to 76.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,463 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,238 people), and Construction (4,704 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$42,800
Median earning men ± $1,434
$35,240
Median earning women ± $1,854

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($81,221), Information ($67,721), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,509).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($75,053), Public Administration ($73,003), and Construction ($59,086).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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%.

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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

Voting results are not available for Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.
2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
    Democratic Party
  3. 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%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Dave McCormick
Senator from Pennsylvania1
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.

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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.

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Education

Most students graduating from Universities in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA are Black or African American (119 and 71.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (23 and 13.9%), White (13 and 7.83%), and Asian (5 and 3.01%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2023 in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 52.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 406 (7.14% men and 92.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 406 students enrolled in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA, 7.14% men and 92.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 332 records, of which 93.1% were women and 6.93% men.

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Completions

Student Diversity

In N/A, N/A men were awarded degrees from institutions in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA, which is N/A times N/A than the N/A female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 119 degrees mean that there were 5.17 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 23 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 2.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.72% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (51.2k), Some college (26.6k), and Secondary Education (25.8k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) 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 $188,300 to $208,100, a 10.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA is 55.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 34.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$208,100
Median Property Value 2023
±$5,518
$38,319
Median Property Taxes
±$1,973

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Rent vs Own

55.9%
Homeownership
2023
66.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 55.9% of the housing units in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$55,948
Median Household Income
± $2,895
68.6k
Number of Households
± 2,806

In 2023, the median household income of the 68.6k households in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA grew to $55,948 from the previous year's value of $53,216.

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Wage Distribution

0.393
2023 Wage GINI in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA
0.41
2022 Wage GINI in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA

In 2023, the income inequality in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA was 0.393 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 4.33% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (56.3%)
  2. Public Transit (15.3%)
  3. Carpooled (13.9%)

In 2023, 56.3% of workers in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (15.3%) and those who carpooled to work (13.9%).

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Commute Time

34.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA have a longer commute time (34.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.81% of the workforce in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

1 car
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) 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 (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA have 1 car.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA (41.8k out of 185k 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 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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.

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Health

89.6% of the population of Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 32% on employee plans, 37.6% on Medicaid, 8.26% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 0.723% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.03% increase from the previous year (1,216 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 371 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,265 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,265 patients per year. This represents a 4.03% increase from the previous year (1,216 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.6% under 18 years, 20.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

10.4%
Uninsured
32%
Employer Coverage
37.6%
Medicaid
8.26%
Medicare
11.1%
Non-Group
0.723%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Philadelphia City (Central and Lower Northeast) PUMA, PA grew by 4.64% from 9.93% to 10.4%.

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