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, NJ, MD, PA, residents, population, and USA.

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 1.55 million, a 1.04% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Philadelphia population was 1.57 million, a decline of 1.43% compared to a population of 1.59 million in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Philadelphia increased by 36,868. In this period, the peak population was 1.6 million in the year 2020. 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.

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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/.

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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.

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

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Philadelphia County, PA population pyramid, which represents the Philadelphia County 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 Philadelphia County, PA, is 26.7.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Philadelphia County, PA, is 21.2.
• Total dependency ratio for Philadelphia County, PA is 47.9.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Philadelphia County, PA is 4.7.

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

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

Comprehensive demographic dataset for 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 Population Estimate, Total (5-year estimate) in Philadelphia County, PA (B03002001E042101) from 2009 to 2023 about Philadelphia, estimate, PA, 5-year, persons, population, and USA.

Comprehensive demographic dataset for North Philadelphia, 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

The dataset tabulates the data for the Philadelphia, TN population pyramid, which represents the 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 Philadelphia, TN, is 18.7.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Philadelphia, TN, is 11.4.
• Total dependency ratio for Philadelphia, TN is 30.1.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Philadelphia, TN is 8.8.

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 Philadelphia population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Philadelphia for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Philadelphia for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the 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 Philadelphia Population by Age. You can refer the same here

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

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About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 1 cities in the Philadelphia County, PA by Multi-Racial Some Other Race (SOR) population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each cities 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
• 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Multi-Racial Other Race Population: This column displays the rank of cities in the Philadelphia County, PA by their Multi-Racial Some Other Race (SOR) population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• cities: The cities for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Multi-Racial Other Race Population: The Multi-Racial Other Race population of the cities is shown in this column.
• % of Total cities Population: This shows what percentage of the total cities population identifies as Multi-Racial Other Race. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Philadelphia County Multi-Racial Other Race Population: This tells us how much of the entire Philadelphia County, PA Multi-Racial Other Race population lives in that cities. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis 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/.

Resident Population in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (MSA) was 6330.42200 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Resident Population in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (MSA) reached a record high of 6330.42200 in January of 2024 and a record low of 5693.27500 in January of 2000. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Resident Population in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (MSA) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory for Greater Philadelphia https://www.dvrpc.org/Products/18018 Energy Use is defined as the BBTU (Billion British Thermal Units) equivalent of energy consumed by end point users. For electricity this is the BBTU equivalent of the electricity at point of consumption, not the heat content of the fuels used for electricity generation. Emissions (MTCO2E - Metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent) from the following sectors and fuel sources are not included in this allocation: enteric fermentation and manure management; commerical and general aviation; marine and port-related activity; off-road vehicles and equipment; freight and intercity passenger rail; coal; fuels used predominently in the industrial sector (e.g., petroleum coke); and land use, land use change, and forestry.

Population and Employment data used in this analysis came from DVRPC's Municipal-level Poulation and Employment Forecasts.

GEOID_10 - Unique GIS ID for Municipality.

ACRES - Total Municipal Acres.

USEACRES - Energy Use per Acres (BBTUs).

EUPOPEM - Energy Use per Person/Job (BBTUs).

EMIACRE - GHG Emissions per Acre (MTCO2E).

EMPOPE - GHG Emissions per Person/Job (MTCO2E).

EMSQACRE - GHG Emissions/Sequestration including Land Use, Land Use Change, and Foresty per Acres (MTCO2E).

EMSQPOPE - GHG Emissions/Sequestration including Land Use, Land Use Change, and Foresty per Person/Job (MTCO2E). DVRPC estimates that net GHG emissions decreased 10 percent from 2010 to 2015, from emissions equivalent to the release of 82 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (MMTCO2e) to about 74 MMTCO2e. GHG emissions were 21 percent lower in 2015 than in 2005. The top three drivers of reductions between 2010 and 2015 were, in decreasing levels of significance, change in electricity generation mix (a cleaner electricity grid due to the continued switch from coal to natural gas), decreased on-road emissions per mile traveled, and decreased electricity consumption per household. Continued reductions will require sustained, concerted and aggressive action at the household, firm, community, regional, state, national, and global level, as well as continued technical advancement. More information can be found at www.dvrpc.org/EnergyClimate/Inventory.htm. Please refer to DVRPC's Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory for Greater Philadelphia: Methods and Sources for further details on analysis methods and data sources. https://www.dvrpc.org/Products/TM18023

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 September of 2025.

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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 September of 2025.