Philadelphia County Pennsylvania Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Philadelphia County Pennsylvania area was $39,759 in 2017, the latest figures available. Philadelphia County median household income is $19,436 lower than the median Pennsylvania household income and $20,577 less than the US median household income. 2018 county income data (including Philadelphia County median household income) will be released in September of 2019. Median family and per capita income for Philadelphia County are shown below.
Real Median Household Income for Philadelphia County Pennsylvania
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $60,336 | +2.51% | +8.49% |
| Pennsylvania | $59,195 | +1.83% | +7.29% |
| Philadelphia County | $39,759 | -6.10% | -1.75% |
Trends in Philadelphia County, PA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Philadelphia is $39,759. Real median household income peaked in 2015 at $42,663 and is now $2,904 (6.81%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Philadelphia County
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Philadelphia County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $60,336 | $59,195 | $39,759 |
| 2016 | $58,856 | $58,131 | $42,341 |
| 2015 | $57,709 | $57,634 | $42,663 |
| 2014 | $55,613 | $55,175 | $40,466 |
| 2013 | $55,072 | $54,816 | $38,825 |
| 2012 | $54,948 | $54,797 | $37,850 |
| 2011 | $55,162 | $54,863 | $37,364 |
| 2010 | $56,388 | $55,534 | $38,759 |
| 2009 | $57,519 | $56,716 | $42,428 |
| 2008 | $59,382 | $57,880 | $42,202 |
| 2007 | $60,135 | $57,570 | $41,913 |
| 2006 | $59,051 | $56,379 | $40,499 |
Philadelphia County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Philadelphia County was $54,431 in 2017. Compared to the median Pennsylvania family income, Philadelphia County median family income is $21,518 lower. As with the median household income data, 2018 family income data for Philadelphia County will be released in September of 2019.
Real Median Family Income for Philadelphia County Pennsylvania
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $73,891 | +1.79% | +8.17% |
| Pennsylvania | $75,949 | +2.82% | +7.96% |
| Philadelphia County | $54,431 | +5.98% | +11.76% |
Trends in Philadelphia County, PA Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $54,431, the median family income for Philadelphia was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2017.
Real Median Family Income: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Philadelphia County
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Philadelphia County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $73,891 | $75,949 | $54,431 |
| 2016 | $72,591 | $73,869 | $51,362 |
| 2015 | $70,627 | $72,628 | $51,019 |
| 2014 | $68,313 | $70,350 | $48,702 |
| 2013 | $67,488 | $70,115 | $46,992 |
| 2012 | $66,880 | $69,642 | $47,383 |
| 2011 | $67,126 | $69,123 | $46,605 |
| 2010 | $68,289 | $69,732 | $48,614 |
| 2009 | $69,958 | $71,221 | $52,420 |
| 2008 | $72,321 | $72,264 | $52,915 |
| 2007 | $72,500 | $72,087 | $53,160 |
| 2006 | $71,330 | $70,869 | $52,467 |
Philadelphia County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Philadelphia County was $26,039 in 2017. Compared to the median Pennsylvania per capita income, Philadelphia County median per capita income is $6,672 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2018 per capita income data for Philadelphia County will be released in September of 2019.
Real Per Capita Income for Philadelphia County Pennsylvania
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $32,397 | +1.88% | +8.20% |
| Pennsylvania | $32,711 | +2.40% | +8.01% |
| Philadelphia County | $26,039 | +3.26% | +7.82% |
Trends in Philadelphia County, PA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $26,039, the per capita income for Philadelphia was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2017.
Real Per Capita Income: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Philadelphia County
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Philadelphia County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $32,397 | $32,711 | $26,039 |
| 2016 | $31,798 | $31,945 | $25,216 |
| 2015 | $31,019 | $31,438 | $24,792 |
| 2014 | $29,942 | $30,285 | $24,151 |
| 2013 | $29,706 | $30,194 | $23,569 |
| 2012 | $29,221 | $29,708 | $23,071 |
| 2011 | $29,173 | $29,418 | $22,547 |
| 2010 | $29,361 | $29,716 | $22,726 |
| 2009 | $30,246 | $30,624 | $24,809 |
| 2008 | $31,488 | $31,135 | $23,937 |
| 2007 | $31,629 | $31,084 | $24,345 |
| 2006 | $30,795 | $30,096 | $23,064 |
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