Poverty Rate in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
In Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 329,385 of 1,519,441 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania is 21.7%.
- How many people in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania live in poverty?
In Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 329,385 of 1,519,441 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania compare to the average for Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania is 83.9% higher than the Pennsylvania average. In Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 21.7% of 1,519,441 people live in poverty. In Pennsylvania, 11.8% of 12,553,587 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania is 72.22% higher than the US average. In Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 21.7% of 1,519,441 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania 8.9% of 8,993 people.
- Cheltenham Village, Pennsylvania 4.7% of 1,849 people.
- Colwyn, Pennsylvania 32.9% of 2,849 people.
- Darby, Pennsylvania 33.8% of 10,322 people.
- Flourtown, Pennsylvania 1.1% of 4,459 people.
Under 18 years
25% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
25% of 320 thousand people
Under 5 years
26.8% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
26.8% of 88 thousand people
5 to 17 years
24.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
24.4% of 232 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
24.9% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
24.9% of 319 thousand people
18 to 64 years
18.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
18.1% of 956 thousand people
18 to 34 years
19.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
19.2% of 404 thousand people
35 to 64 years
17.3% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
17.3% of 552 thousand people
60 years and over
22.8% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
22.8% of 321 thousand people
65 years and over
23% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
23% of 231 thousand people
White
12.8% Poverty Rate for White people in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
12.8% of 512 thousand people
Black or African American
24.5% Poverty Rate for Black People in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
24.5% of 601 thousand people
Asian
19.9% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
19.9% of 122 thousand people
Some other race
29.8% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
29.8% of 129 thousand people
Two or more races
20.3% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
20.3% of 134 thousand people
Hispanic
26% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
26% of 241 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
12.5% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
12.5% of 485 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
18% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
18% of 1.1 million people
Less than high school graduate
34.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
34.9% of 127 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
23.2% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
23.2% of 320 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
18.4% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
18.4% of 234 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
7.9% of 382 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
10.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
10.2% of 798 thousand people
Employed
8.3% Poverty Rate for employed people in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
8.3% of 750 thousand people
Male
6.6% Poverty Rate for employed men in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
6.6% of 362 thousand people
Female
9.8% Poverty Rate for employed women in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
9.8% of 388 thousand people
Unemployed
40.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
40.2% of 48 thousand people
Male
43% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
43% of 29 thousand people
Female
36.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
36.1% of 19 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
19% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
19% of 1.2 million people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
3.6% of 559 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
23.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
23.2% of 251 thousand people
Did not work
37.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
37.4% of 412 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
28.5% Poverty Rate for single people in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
28.5% of 445 thousand people
Male
25.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
25.5% of 208 thousand people
Female
31.1% Poverty Rate for single women in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
31.1% of 237 thousand people
18 to 24 years
47.2% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
47.2% of 45 thousand people
25 to 34 years
16.4% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
16.4% of 127 thousand people
35 to 44 years
17.6% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
17.6% of 64 thousand people
45 to 54 years
27% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
27% of 48 thousand people
55 to 64 years
40.9% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
40.9% of 63 thousand people
65 to 74 years
34.2% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
34.2% of 57 thousand people
75 years and over
35.7% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
35.7% of 40 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
3.7% of 213 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
38% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
38% of 90 thousand people
Did not work
59.5% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
59.5% of 142 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
20% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
2023
20%
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