In 2023, the population of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metropolitan area in the United States was about 6.25 million people. This was a slight increase from the previous year, when the population was about 6.24 million people.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Philadelphia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Philadelphia population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Philadelphia across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Philadelphia was 6,921, a 0.46% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Philadelphia population was 6,953, a decline of 1.05% compared to a population of 7,027 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Philadelphia decreased by 540. In this period, the peak population was 8,023 in the year 2009. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Philadelphia is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Philadelphia population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Philadelphia Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Philadelphia County/city, PA (PAPHIL5POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Philadelphia County/City, PA; Philadelphia; PA; residents; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Philadelphia County population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Philadelphia County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Philadelphia County by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Philadelphia County.

Key observations

The largest age group in Philadelphia County, PA was for the group of age 30 to 34 years years with a population of 151,121 (9.55%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Philadelphia County, PA was the 80 to 84 years years with a population of 25,123 (1.59%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Philadelphia County is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Philadelphia County total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Philadelphia County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the New Philadelphia, PA population pyramid, which represents the New Philadelphia population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for New Philadelphia, PA, is 20.4.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for New Philadelphia, PA, is 36.6.
• Total dependency ratio for New Philadelphia, PA is 57.0.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for New Philadelphia, PA is 2.7.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the New Philadelphia population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the New Philadelphia for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the New Philadelphia for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the New Philadelphia for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for New Philadelphia Population by Age. You can refer the same here

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the New Philadelphia population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of New Philadelphia. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 571 (56.65% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

• Under 18 years
• 18 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the New Philadelphia population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
• Population: The population for the age cohort in New Philadelphia is shown in the following column.
• Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the New Philadelphia is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for New Philadelphia Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Philadelphia County/city, PA - Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Philadelphia County, PA was 240543.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Philadelphia County/city, PA - Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Philadelphia County, PA reached a record high of 249723.00000 in January of 2022 and a record low of 168922.00000 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Philadelphia County/city, PA - Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Philadelphia County, PA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of New Philadelphia by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for New Philadelphia. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of New Philadelphia by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in New Philadelphia. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for New Philadelphia.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 30-34 years (61) | Female # 55-59 years (61). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the New Philadelphia population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the New Philadelphia is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the New Philadelphia is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in New Philadelphia for each age group.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for New Philadelphia Population by Gender. You can refer the same here

Philadelphia County/city, PA - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, American Indian and Alaska Native Alone (5-year estimate) in Philadelphia County, PA was 2162.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Philadelphia County/city, PA - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, American Indian and Alaska Native Alone (5-year estimate) in Philadelphia County, PA reached a record high of 3343.00000 in January of 2019 and a record low of 2162.00000 in January of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Philadelphia County/city, PA - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, American Indian and Alaska Native Alone (5-year estimate) in Philadelphia County, PA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

The TIGER/Line shapefiles and related database files (.dbf) are an extract of selected geographic and cartographic information from the U.S. Census Bureau's Master Address File / Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (MAF/TIGER) Database (MTDB). The MTDB represents a seamless national file with no overlaps or gaps between parts, however, each TIGER/Line shapefile is designed to stand alone as an independent data set, or they can be combined to cover the entire nation. Face refers to the areal (polygon) topological primitives that make up MTDB. A face is bounded by one or more edges; its boundary includes only the edges that separate it from other faces, not any interior edges contained within the area of the face. The Topological Faces Shapefile contains the attributes of each topological primitive face. Each face has a unique topological face identifier (TFID) value. Each face in the shapefile includes the key geographic area codes for all geographic areas for which the Census Bureau tabulates data for both the 2020 Census and the annual estimates and surveys. The geometries of each of these geographic areas can then be built by dissolving the face geometries on the appropriate key geographic area codes in the Topological Faces Shapefile.

Resident Population in Philadelphia County/city, PA was 1573.91600 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Resident Population in Philadelphia County/city, PA reached a record high of 1949.99600 in January of 1970 and a record low of 1510.60600 in January of 2002. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Resident Population in Philadelphia County/city, PA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

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Check out the PhilaStats Vital Statistics Dashboard for the City of Philadelphia, for interactive maps and charts of vital statistics and trends in natality (births), mortality (deaths), and population for Philadelphia residents. See also the technical notes for the creation and visualization of Philadelphia's Vital Statistics. View metadata for key information about this dataset.Vital statistics are annually published calculations on birth and death records that facilitate the tracking of important health and population trends in Philadelphia over time. Public officials, researchers, and citizens alike may use vital statistics to plan for population shifts and healthcare needs, to perform research, and to stay informed and up-to-date on the natality and mortality trends in our City. The vital statistics dataset consists of natality and mortality data on Philadelphia City residents for each year of finalized data available, back to 2011 for births and 2012 for deaths. Citywide metrics and metrics by Philadelphia Planning District are provided for both natality and mortality metrics. A population estimates table is also provided, which includes the population counts used to calculate some metrics.The Vital Statistics - Population dataset is also available aggregated by planning district and in this citywide table.For questions about this dataset, contact epi@phila.gov. For technical assistance, email maps@phila.gov.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Philadelphia by race. It includes the population of Philadelphia across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Philadelphia across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Philadelphia population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 40.17% are white, 55.33% are Black or African American, 0.63% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.80% are Asian and 3.07% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Philadelphia
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Philadelphia is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Philadelphia total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Philadelphia Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here