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.

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (MSA) (PCWPOP) from 2000 to 2024 about DE, Philadelphia, MD, NJ, PA, residents, population, and USA.

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.

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

Comprehensive demographic dataset for University City, Philadelphia, PA, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

Comprehensive demographic dataset for Old City, Philadelphia, PA, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

Graph and download economic data for Employed Persons in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (MSA) (LAUMT423798000000005) from Jan 1990 to Aug 2025 about DE, Philadelphia, MD, NJ, PA, household survey, persons, employment, and USA.

Comprehensive demographic dataset for Center City West, Philadelphia, PA, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 1 cities in the Philadelphia County, PA by English population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each city over the past five years.

Content

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

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by English Population: This column displays the rank of city in the Philadelphia County, PA by their English population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• City: The City for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• English Population: The English population of the city is shown in this column.
• % of Total City Population: This shows what percentage of the total city population identifies as English. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Philadelphia County English Population: This tells us how much of the entire Philadelphia County, PA English population lives in that city. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

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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/.

Philadelphia County/city, PA - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Philadelphia County, PA was 531413.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Philadelphia County/city, PA - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Philadelphia County, PA reached a record high of 608294.00000 in January of 2009 and a record low of 531413.00000 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, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Philadelphia County, PA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Philadelphia County, PA (S1701ACS042101) from 2012 to 2023 about Philadelphia County/City, PA; Philadelphia; PA; poverty; percent; 5-year; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 1 cities in the Philadelphia County, PA by Pakistani population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each city over the past five years.

Content

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

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Pakistani Population: This column displays the rank of city in the Philadelphia County, PA by their Pakistani population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• City: The City for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Pakistani Population: The Pakistani population of the city is shown in this column.
• % of Total City Population: This shows what percentage of the total city population identifies as Pakistani. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Philadelphia County Pakistani Population: This tells us how much of the entire Philadelphia County, PA Pakistani population lives in that city. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

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/.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 1 cities in the Philadelphia County, PA by Puerto Rican population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each city over the past five years.

Content

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

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Puerto Rican Population: This column displays the rank of city in the Philadelphia County, PA by their Puerto Rican population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• City: The City for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Puerto Rican Population: The Puerto Rican population of the city is shown in this column.
• % of Total City Population: This shows what percentage of the total city population identifies as Puerto Rican. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Philadelphia County Puerto Rican Population: This tells us how much of the entire Philadelphia County, PA Puerto Rican population lives in that city. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

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/.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Philadelphia city, Pennsylvania. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

Graph and download economic data for Net County-to-County Migration Flow (5-year estimate) for Philadelphia County/city, PA (DISCONTINUED) (NETMIGNACS042101) from 2009 to 2020 about Philadelphia County/City, PA; migration; Philadelphia; flow; PA; Net; 5-year; population; and USA.

Comprehensive demographic dataset for Southwest Center City, Philadelphia, PA, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

The Health of the City report summarizes data on community health in Philadelphia through interactive charts and maps. The Health of the City table contains aggregate metrics on population statistics, social determinants of health, and health outcomes that were used to build this report.

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 December of 2025.

Population metrics are provided at the census tract, planning district, and citywide levels of geography. You can find related vital statistics tables that contain aggregate metrics on natality (births) and mortality (deaths) of Philadelphia residents as well as social determinants of health metrics at the city and planning district levels of geography. Please refer to the metadata links below for variable definitions and the technical notes document to access detailed technical notes and variable definitions.

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 by census tract.For questions about this dataset, contact epi@phila.gov. For technical assistance, email maps@phila.gov.