Philadelphia City, Pennsylvania
Incorporated place · Latest: 2024
Safe Democratic — shifted 3.5pp toward Democrats in 2024 — 1.6M residents
Race & ancestry
| Group | % |
|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 34.3% |
Hispanic / Latino | 14.9% |
Black / African American | 39.3% |
Asian | 8.3% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
Multiracial / Other | 2.7% |
Key demographics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | — |
| Bachelor's or higher | — |
| English only at home | — |
| Other language at home | — |
| Foreign-born | — |
Presidential results
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+58.6 |
| 2020 | Biden+55.1 |
| 2016 | Clinton+67.2 |
Containing Geography
Located In
Philadelphia City sits inside these higher-level geographies.
Historian Query
Ask the Historian
Explore Philadelphia City's political evolution with the Historian
Race & Ancestry
Who Lives Here
A race-first Census view with ancestry expansion where source coverage is strong enough to support detail.
Census race profile
Major Census race and ethnicity groups shown as a share of total population.
| Group | Philadelphia City | National |
|---|---|---|
Black / African American | 39.3% | 12.2% |
White (Non-Hispanic) | 34.3% | 57.4% |
Hispanic / Latino | 14.9% | 19.3% |
Asian | 8.3% | 6.0% |
Multiracial / Other | 2.7% | 4.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.9% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Method notes
Who lives in Philadelphia City? 1,603,797 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographic Comparison
Demographics
Read this geography's profile in three layers: local, state (where available), and national baseline.
Population & electorate
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Total population
1.6M
Share of U.S. population
0.48%
Voting-age population
79.7%
Economic profile
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Median household income
N/A
Poverty rate
N/A
College degree
N/A
Homeownership
N/A
Community profile
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Median age
N/A
Age 18–29
N/A
Age 65+
N/A
Foreign born
N/A
Non-English at home
N/A
English only
N/A
Upgrade Path
Unlock City Analytics
Advance from the public dossier into precinct-level, insight-rich district intelligence.
Precinct data, Smart Insights, full history, and export controls tailored to place pages.
Precinct-Level Data
See results for every neighborhood and voting precinct
Smart Insights
Automated highlights from recent election patterns
Full Historical Access
165 years of election data at every level of geography
CSV Exports
Download any table or chart as a CSV file