Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA

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2023 Population
158,337
0.794% 1-year decline
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
US Senator
Dave McCormick
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
33.8
2.42% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
27.4%
2.92% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$43,613
5.19% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$158,900
7.66% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
65,474
6.55% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA had a population of 158k people with a median age of 33.8 and a median household income of $43,613. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA declined from 159,604 to 158,337, a −0.794% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,462 to $43,613, a 5.19% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (83.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (7.78%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (3.07%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.28%), and Black or African American (Hispanic) (0.775%).

9.01% of the households in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) 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.

96.7% of the residents in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA are Saint Joseph's University (3,220 degrees awarded in 2023), Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (865 degrees), and Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia (28 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA was $158,900, and the homeownership rate was 48.4%.

Most people in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA is home to a population of 158k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.24% of Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (11.5k people).

In 2023, there were 10.7 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (132k people) in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.3k White (Non-Hispanic) and 4.87k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-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 (West and West Park) PUMA, PA are Spanish (2,951 households), Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (2,492 households), and Arabic (960 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
87,836
Women
54.3%
74,004
Men
45.7%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 161,840 inhabitants, with 45.7% men, and 54.3% women.

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Citizenship

96.7%
2023 Citizenship
96.5%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.7% of Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    132k ± 3.81k
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    12.3k ± 1.16k
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    4.87k ± 1.26k
2.63%
Hispanic Population
4.16k people

In 2023, there were 10.7 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (132k people) in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.3k White (Non-Hispanic) and 4.87k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.63% of the people in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA are hispanic (4.16k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Jamaica
    2,188 ± 1,141 people
  2. Liberia
    1,402 ± 915 people
  3. China
    898 ± 734 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA was Jamaica, the natal country of 2,188 Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA residents, followed by Liberia with 1,402 and China with 898.

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Foreign-Born Population

7.24%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
11.5k people
7.43%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
11.9k people

As of 2023, 7.24% of Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA residents (11.5k 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 (West and West Park) PUMA, PA was 7.43%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    2,951 households (1.99%)
  2. Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
    2,492 households (1.68%)
  3. Arabic
    960 households (0.648%)

9.01% of the households in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) 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 (West and West Park) PUMA, PA was Spanish. 1.99% of the households in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,724 ± 348
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    732 ± 221
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    473 ± 205

Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.36 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA employs 65.5k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA were General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,197 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,261 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,376 people), and the highest paying industries were Executive offices & legislative bodies ($116,800), Legal services ($105,575), and Public finance activities ($89,440).

Males in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.02 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,367. The income inequality in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.415, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
35,934
Women
54.9%
29,540
Men
45.1%

The workforce of Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA in 2023 was 65,474 people, with 54.9% woman, and 45.1% men.

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Occupations

65.5k
2023 Value
6.55%
1 Year growth
± 6.55%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 6.55%, from 61.4k employees to 65.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA, are Nursing assistants (2,401 people), Security guards & gaming surveillance officers (2,282 people), and Cashiers (2,204 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

65.5k
2023 Value
6.55%
1 Year growth
± 6.55%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 6.55%, from 61.4k employees to 65.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,197 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,261 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,376 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) 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

$41,102
Median earning men ± $2,308
$37,371
Median earning women ± $1,364

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($70,996), Public Administration ($67,500), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,223).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($61,679), Information ($48,417), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,077).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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

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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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA awarded 4,113 degrees. The student population of Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 4,237 male students and 6,111 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA are White (2,549 and 63.9%), followed by Asian (452 and 11.3%), Black or African American (377 and 9.46%), and Hispanic or Latino (247 and 6.2%).

The largest universities in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Saint Joseph's University (3,220 and 78.3%), Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (865 and 21%), and Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia (28 and 0.681%).

The most popular majors in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA are Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (433 and 10.5%), Management Science (247 and 6.01%), and Pharmacy (179 and 4.35%).

The median tuition cost in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA for private four year colleges is $30,955.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 10,348 (40.9% men and 59.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 10,348 students enrolled in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA, 40.9% men and 59.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,125 records, of which 57.1% were women and 42.9% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Marketing & Marketing Management
    124 degrees awarded
  2. Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, & Administration
    142 degrees awarded
  3. Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
    140 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 124 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Saint Joseph's University
    3,220 degrees awarded
  2. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
    865 degrees awarded
  3. Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia
    28 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Saint Joseph's University with 3,220 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,570 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA, which is 0.617 times less than the 2,543 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,549 degrees mean that there were 5.64 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 452 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($30,955) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($150) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($925) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.807% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.839% 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 (West and West Park) PUMA, PA in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (43k), Some college (34.7k), and Primary Education (17.1k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA was $158,900 in 2023, which is 0.524 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $147,600 to $158,900, a 7.66% increase. The homeownership rate in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA is 48.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 32.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$158,900
Median Property Value 2023
±$7,549
$32,652
Median Property Taxes
±$1,722

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Rent vs Own

48.4%
Homeownership
2023
58%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 48.4% of the housing units in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 48.2%.

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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.
$43,613
Median Household Income
± $3,000
67.4k
Number of Households
± 2,730

In 2023, the median household income of the 67.4k households in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA grew to $43,613 from the previous year's value of $41,462.

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Wage Distribution

0.415
2023 Wage GINI in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA
0.424
2022 Wage GINI in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA

In 2023, the income inequality in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA was 0.415 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.11% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (49%)
  2. Public Transit (26.4%)
  3. Worked At Home (11.9%)

In 2023, 49% of workers in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (26.4%) and those who worked at home (11.9%).

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Commute Time

32.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA have a longer commute time (32.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.95% of the workforce in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) 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 (West and West Park) 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 (West and West Park) PUMA, PA have 1 car.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

27.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA (42.2k out of 154k 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 Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

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

93.7% of the population of Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 38.1% on employee plans, 32.4% on Medicaid, 9.31% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 0.662% 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, 45.5% were men and 54.5% 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 25.7% under 18 years, 26.1% between 18 and 34 years, 33.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.5% were men and 54.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.3%
Uninsured
38.1%
Employer Coverage
32.4%
Medicaid
9.31%
Medicare
13.3%
Non-Group
0.662%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Philadelphia City (West and West Park) PUMA, PA declined by 3.16% from 6.51% to 6.3%.

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