Philadelphia, TN Demographics

A map of Philadelphia's Population by Race

Philadelphia, Tennessee has an estimated population of 684, a large increase from the 607 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.0% White, 9.8% Black, 8.5% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% 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 slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Tennessee 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 33.8% in 2020 and 34.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Philadelphia is ranked the 351st most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 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 348th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Philadelphia's White Population

547 residents of Philadelphia, or 80.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Philadelphia is higher than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Philadelphia ranks 377th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philadelphia's White population has grown by an estimated 12.3%. White residents' share of Philadelphia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 80.0%.

Philadelphia is more White than neighboring Loudon (69.5% White). Philadelphia is less White than neighboring Sweetwater (82.1% White), Tellico Village (95.8% White), Rarity Bay (100% White), and Madisonville (83.4% White).

Philadelphia's Black Population

67 residents of Philadelphia, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Philadelphia is lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Philadelphia ranks 184th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philadelphia's Black population has grown by an estimated 191.3%. Black residents' share of Philadelphia's population has increased from 3.8% to 9.8%.

Philadelphia is more Black than neighboring Loudon (2.3% Black), Sweetwater (5.1% Black), Tellico Village (0.1% Black), Rarity Bay (0% Black), and Madisonville (3.2% Black).

Philadelphia's Asian Population

0 residents of Philadelphia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Philadelphia is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Philadelphia ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philadelphia's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Philadelphia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Philadelphia is less Asian than neighboring Loudon (2.6% Asian), and Tellico Village (0.8% Asian).

Philadelphia's Hispanic Population

58 residents of Philadelphia, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Philadelphia is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Philadelphia ranks 24th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philadelphia's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Philadelphia's population has decreased from 12.5% to 8.5%.

Philadelphia is more Hispanic than neighboring Sweetwater (6.9% Hispanic), Tellico Village (2.3% Hispanic), Rarity Bay (0% Hispanic), and Madisonville (3.9% Hispanic). Philadelphia is less Hispanic than neighboring Loudon (21.6% Hispanic).

Philadelphia's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Philadelphia, or 0.0% 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 Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Philadelphia ranks 431st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philadelphia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Philadelphia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Philadelphia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Loudon (0.3% Native American/Other), Sweetwater (0.1% Native American/Other), Tellico Village (0.1% Native American/Other), and Madisonville (0.7% Native American/Other).

Philadelphia's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Philadelphia, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Philadelphia is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Philadelphia ranks 322nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philadelphia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Philadelphia's population has decreased from 3.3% to 1.8%.

Philadelphia is more Multiracial than neighboring Tellico Village (0.9% Multiracial), and Rarity Bay (0% Multiracial). Philadelphia is less Multiracial than neighboring Loudon (3.6% Multiracial), Sweetwater (5.8% Multiracial), and Madisonville (8.8% 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.