Philadelphia County Pennsylvania Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Philadelphia County Pennsylvania area was $52,899 in 2021, the latest figures available. Philadelphia County median household income is $16,058 lower than the median Pennsylvania household income and $16,818 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Philadelphia County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Philadelphia County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Philadelphia County Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Pennsylvania | $68,957 | -0.50% | +4.94% |
| Philadelphia County | $52,899 | +0.70% | +6.31% |
Trends in Philadelphia County, PA Real Median Household Income since 2005
At $52,899, the median household income for Philadelphia was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Household Income: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Philadelphia County
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Philadelphia County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $68,957 | $52,899 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $69,302 | $52,530 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $67,255 | $50,311 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $65,714 | $49,758 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $65,426 | $43,944 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $64,250 | $46,797 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $63,700 | $47,154 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $60,983 | $44,727 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $60,586 | $42,913 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $60,565 | $41,834 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $60,638 | $41,297 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $62,686 | $46,894 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $63,630 | $46,325 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $61,939 | $45,300 |
Philadelphia County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Philadelphia County was $61,775 in 2021. Compared to the median Pennsylvania family income, Philadelphia County median family income is $25,725 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Philadelphia County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Philadelphia County Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Pennsylvania | $87,500 | -0.82% | +4.65% |
| Philadelphia County | $61,775 | +1.10% | +3.89% |
Trends in Philadelphia County, PA Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $61,775, the median family income for Philadelphia was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Family Income: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Philadelphia County
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Philadelphia County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $87,500 | $61,775 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $88,224 | $61,103 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $85,919 | $58,263 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $83,610 | $59,461 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $83,943 | $60,160 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $81,644 | $56,768 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $80,273 | $56,389 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $77,757 | $53,829 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $77,496 | $51,939 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $76,973 | $52,371 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $76,399 | $51,511 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $78,718 | $57,937 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $79,676 | $58,756 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $77,747 | $56,372 |
Philadelphia County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Philadelphia County was $32,707 in 2021. Compared to the median Pennsylvania per capita income, Philadelphia County median per capita income is $5,608 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Philadelphia County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Philadelphia County Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Pennsylvania | $38,315 | -1.22% | +4.57% |
| Philadelphia County | $32,707 | +0.04% | +6.82% |
Trends in Philadelphia County, PA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $32,707, the per capita income for Philadelphia was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Philadelphia County
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Philadelphia County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $38,315 | $32,707 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $38,790 | $32,695 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $37,943 | $31,545 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $36,642 | $30,620 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $36,154 | $28,780 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $35,307 | $27,870 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $34,747 | $27,402 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $33,474 | $26,694 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $33,373 | $26,050 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $32,835 | $25,499 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $32,515 | $24,920 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $33,848 | $27,420 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $34,356 | $26,908 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $34,199 | $26,619 |
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