Philadelphia, PA Demographics
A map of Philadelphia's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 613,835 | 38.3% |
White | 550,828 | 34.3% |
Hispanic | 238,277 | 14.9% |
Asian | 132,408 | 8.3% |
Multiracial | 53,855 | 3.4% |
Native American/Other | 14,594 | 0.9% |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania had a population of 1,603,797 in 2020. It was 34.3% White, 38.3% Black, 8.3% Asian, 14.9% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Philadelphia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia is the most populous. 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's White Population
550,828 residents of Philadelphia identify as White, or 34.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Philadelphia considerably less than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia is ranked #1862 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Philadelphia is more White than neighboring Camden (4.1% White). Philadelphia is less White than neighboring Cheltenham Village (59.7% White), Elkins Park (60.5% White), McKinley (64.8% White), and Wyncote (67.1% White).
Philadelphia's Black Population
613,835 residents of Philadelphia identify as Black, or 38.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Philadelphia considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia is ranked #27 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Philadelphia is more Black than neighboring Cheltenham Village (23.6% Black), Elkins Park (23.8% Black), McKinley (17.5% Black), and Wyncote (19.5% Black). Philadelphia is less Black than neighboring Camden (38.7% Black).
Philadelphia's Asian Population
132,408 residents of Philadelphia identify as Asian, or 8.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Philadelphia roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia is ranked #51 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Philadelphia is more Asian than neighboring Cheltenham Village (2.1% Asian), Elkins Park (5% Asian), Camden (1.7% Asian), McKinley (7% Asian), and Wyncote (4.6% Asian).
Philadelphia's Hispanic Population
238,277 residents of Philadelphia identify as Hispanic, or 14.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Philadelphia slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia is ranked #100 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Philadelphia is more Hispanic than neighboring Cheltenham Village (8.3% Hispanic), Elkins Park (5.4% Hispanic), McKinley (5.6% Hispanic), and Wyncote (4.1% Hispanic). Philadelphia is less Hispanic than neighboring Camden (52.8% Hispanic).
Philadelphia's Native American/Other Population
14,594 residents of Philadelphia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Philadelphia roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia is ranked #188 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Philadelphia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Camden (0.6% Native American/Other), and Wyncote (0.6% Native American/Other). Philadelphia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cheltenham Village (1% Native American/Other), Elkins Park (1.3% Native American/Other), and McKinley (1.2% Native American/Other).
Philadelphia's Multiracial Population
53,855 residents of Philadelphia identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Philadelphia roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia is ranked #883 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Philadelphia is more Multiracial than neighboring Camden (2.1% Multiracial). Philadelphia is less Multiracial than neighboring Cheltenham Village (5.4% Multiracial), Elkins Park (4% Multiracial), McKinley (4% Multiracial), and Wyncote (4.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.