Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington Pennsylvania Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington Pennsylvania metro area was $68,572 in 2017, the latest figures available. Philadelphia median household income is $9,377 higher than the median Pennsylvania household income and $8,236 greater than the US median household income. 2018 metro income data (including Philadelphia median household income) will be released in September of 2019. Median family and per capita income for Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington are shown below.
Real Median Household Income for Philadelphia Pennsylvania
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $60,336 | +2.51% | +8.49% |
| Pennsylvania | $59,195 | +1.83% | +7.29% |
| Philadelphia | $68,572 | +1.71% | +6.42% |
Trends in Philadelphia, PA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Philadelphia is $68,572. Real median household income peaked in 2008 at $69,505 and is now $933 (1.34%) lower. From a post peak low of $63,704 in 2011, real median household income for Philadelphia has now grown by $4,868 (7.64%).
Real Median Household Income: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Philadelphia
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $60,336 | $59,195 | $68,572 |
| 2016 | $58,856 | $58,131 | $67,416 |
| 2015 | $57,709 | $57,634 | $67,381 |
| 2014 | $55,613 | $55,175 | $64,437 |
| 2013 | $55,072 | $54,816 | $63,748 |
| 2012 | $54,948 | $54,797 | $64,290 |
| 2011 | $55,162 | $54,863 | $63,704 |
| 2010 | $56,388 | $55,534 | $65,456 |
| 2009 | $57,519 | $56,716 | $68,793 |
| 2008 | $59,382 | $57,880 | $69,505 |
| 2007 | $60,135 | $57,570 | $69,105 |
| 2006 | $59,051 | $56,379 | $67,755 |
Philadelphia Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Philadelphia was $90,929 in 2017. Compared to the median Pennsylvania family income, Philadelphia median family income is $14,980 higher. As with the median household income data, 2018 family income data for Philadelphia will be released in September of 2019.
Real Median Family Income for Philadelphia Pennsylvania
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $73,891 | +1.79% | +8.17% |
| Pennsylvania | $75,949 | +2.82% | +7.96% |
| Philadelphia | $90,929 | +5.01% | +8.80% |
Trends in Philadelphia, PA Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $90,929, the median family income for Philadelphia was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2017.
Real Median Family Income: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Philadelphia
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $73,891 | $75,949 | $90,929 |
| 2016 | $72,591 | $73,869 | $86,591 |
| 2015 | $70,627 | $72,628 | $85,831 |
| 2014 | $68,313 | $70,350 | $83,577 |
| 2013 | $67,488 | $70,115 | $82,443 |
| 2012 | $66,880 | $69,642 | $82,447 |
| 2011 | $67,126 | $69,123 | $82,728 |
| 2010 | $68,289 | $69,732 | $83,947 |
| 2009 | $69,958 | $71,221 | $88,095 |
| 2008 | $72,321 | $72,264 | $88,588 |
| 2007 | $72,500 | $72,087 | $87,681 |
| 2006 | $71,330 | $70,869 | $86,266 |
Philadelphia Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Philadelphia was $37,235 in 2017. Compared to the median Pennsylvania per capita income, Philadelphia median per capita income is $4,524 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2018 per capita income data for Philadelphia will be released in September of 2019.
Real Per Capita Income for Philadelphia Pennsylvania
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $32,397 | +1.88% | +8.20% |
| Pennsylvania | $32,711 | +2.40% | +8.01% |
| Philadelphia | $37,235 | +3.28% | +8.22% |
Trends in Philadelphia, PA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $37,235, the per capita income for Philadelphia was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2017.
Real Per Capita Income: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Philadelphia
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $32,397 | $32,711 | $37,235 |
| 2016 | $31,798 | $31,945 | $36,051 |
| 2015 | $31,019 | $31,438 | $35,607 |
| 2014 | $29,942 | $30,285 | $34,406 |
| 2013 | $29,706 | $30,194 | $34,150 |
| 2012 | $29,221 | $29,708 | $33,592 |
| 2011 | $29,173 | $29,418 | $33,506 |
| 2010 | $29,361 | $29,716 | $34,083 |
| 2009 | $30,246 | $30,624 | $35,475 |
| 2008 | $31,488 | $31,135 | $36,123 |
| 2007 | $31,629 | $31,084 | $35,890 |
| 2006 | $30,795 | $30,096 | $34,657 |
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