Philadelphia, NY Demographics

A map of Philadelphia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	640	970	78.0%	88.3%
Hispanic	103	54	12.5%	4.9%
Asian	42	5	5.1%	0.5%
Multiracial	26	48	3.2%	4.4%
Black	9	21	1.1%	1.9%
Native American/Other	1	0	0.1%	0.0%

Philadelphia, New York has an estimated population of 821, a large decrease from the 1,098 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.0% White, 12.5% Hispanic, 5.1% Asian, 3.2% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Philadelphia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Philadelphia has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Philadelphia, that probability was 21.5% in 2020 and 37.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Philadelphia is ranked the 909th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Philadelphia was ranked the 820th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Philadelphia's White Population

640 residents of Philadelphia, or 78.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Philadelphia is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Philadelphia ranks 540th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philadelphia's White population has declined by an estimated 34.0%. White residents' share of Philadelphia's population has decreased from 88.3% to 78.0%.

Philadelphia is more White than neighboring Evans Mills (76.1% White), and Fort Drum (59.1% White). Philadelphia is less White than neighboring Antwerp (90.9% White), and Deferiet (89.1% White).

Philadelphia's Black Population

9 residents of Philadelphia, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Philadelphia is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Philadelphia ranks 533rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philadelphia's Black population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Black residents' share of Philadelphia's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.1%.

Philadelphia is more Black than neighboring Deferiet (0% Black). Philadelphia is less Black than neighboring Antwerp (2.6% Black), Evans Mills (13.6% Black), and Fort Drum (9.8% Black).

Philadelphia's Asian Population

42 residents of Philadelphia, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Philadelphia is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Philadelphia ranks 983rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philadelphia's Asian population has grown by an estimated 740.0%. Asian residents' share of Philadelphia's population has increased from 0.5% to 5.1%.

Philadelphia is more Asian than neighboring Theresa (0.1% Asian), Antwerp (0% Asian), Evans Mills (0% Asian), Deferiet (0% Asian), and Fort Drum (4.5% Asian).

Philadelphia's Hispanic Population

103 residents of Philadelphia, or 12.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Philadelphia is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Philadelphia ranks 639th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philadelphia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 90.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Philadelphia's population has increased from 4.9% to 12.5%.

Philadelphia is more Hispanic than neighboring Theresa (1.7% Hispanic), Antwerp (3.4% Hispanic), Evans Mills (2% Hispanic), and Deferiet (7.9% Hispanic). Philadelphia is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Drum (20.8% Hispanic).

Philadelphia's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Philadelphia, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Philadelphia is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Philadelphia ranks 1179th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philadelphia's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 1. Native American/Other residents' share of Philadelphia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Philadelphia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Theresa (0% Native American/Other), and Deferiet (0% Native American/Other). Philadelphia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Antwerp (1.3% Native American/Other), Evans Mills (0.3% Native American/Other), and Fort Drum (1% Native American/Other).

Philadelphia's Multiracial Population

26 residents of Philadelphia, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Philadelphia is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Philadelphia ranks 365th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philadelphia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Philadelphia's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.2%.

Philadelphia is more Multiracial than neighboring Antwerp (1.8% Multiracial), and Deferiet (3% Multiracial). Philadelphia is less Multiracial than neighboring Theresa (19.2% Multiracial), Evans Mills (8% Multiracial), and Fort Drum (4.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.