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 $74,533 in 2019, the latest figures available. Philadelphia median household income is $11,070 higher than the median Pennsylvania household income and $8,821 greater than the US median household income. 2020 metro income data (including Philadelphia median household income) will be released in September of 2021. Median family and per capita income for Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington are shown below.
Real Median Household Income for Philadelphia Pennsylvania
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $65,712 | +4.21% | +7.05% |
| Pennsylvania | $63,463 | +2.34% | +4.68% |
| Philadelphia | $74,533 | +3.48% | +6.01% |
Trends in Philadelphia, PA Real Median Household Income since 2005
At $74,533, the median household income for Philadelphia was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2019.
Real Median Household Income: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Philadelphia
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $65,712 | $63,463 | $74,533 |
| 2018 | $63,059 | $62,009 | $72,029 |
| 2017 | $62,927 | $61,737 | $71,516 |
| 2016 | $61,383 | $60,627 | $70,310 |
| 2015 | $60,187 | $60,109 | $70,275 |
| 2014 | $58,001 | $57,544 | $67,204 |
| 2013 | $57,437 | $57,170 | $66,486 |
| 2012 | $57,307 | $57,150 | $67,050 |
| 2011 | $57,531 | $57,219 | $66,440 |
| 2010 | $58,809 | $57,918 | $68,267 |
| 2009 | $59,988 | $59,151 | $71,747 |
| 2007 | $62,717 | $60,042 | $72,072 |
| 2005 | $60,684 | $58,446 | $70,281 |
Philadelphia Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Philadelphia was $94,793 in 2019. Compared to the median Pennsylvania family income, Philadelphia median family income is $13,718 higher. As with the median household income data, 2020 family income data for Philadelphia will be released in September of 2021.
Real Median Family Income for Philadelphia Pennsylvania
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $80,944 | +4.06% | +6.92% |
| Pennsylvania | $81,075 | +2.76% | +5.24% |
| Philadelphia | $94,793 | +2.96% | +4.97% |
Trends in Philadelphia, PA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Philadelphia is $94,793. Real median family income peaked in 2017 at $94,833 and is now $40 (0.04%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Philadelphia
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $80,944 | $81,075 | $94,793 |
| 2018 | $77,786 | $78,895 | $92,072 |
| 2017 | $77,064 | $79,210 | $94,833 |
| 2016 | $75,707 | $77,040 | $90,309 |
| 2015 | $73,660 | $75,747 | $89,517 |
| 2014 | $71,246 | $73,371 | $87,165 |
| 2013 | $70,386 | $73,126 | $85,984 |
| 2012 | $69,752 | $72,632 | $85,987 |
| 2011 | $70,009 | $72,091 | $86,281 |
| 2010 | $71,221 | $72,727 | $87,552 |
| 2009 | $72,962 | $74,279 | $91,878 |
| 2007 | $75,612 | $75,182 | $91,446 |
| 2005 | $73,269 | $73,363 | $89,014 |
Philadelphia Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Philadelphia was $40,930 in 2019. Compared to the median Pennsylvania per capita income, Philadelphia median per capita income is $5,126 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2020 per capita income data for Philadelphia will be released in September of 2021.
Real Per Capita Income for Philadelphia Pennsylvania
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $35,672 | +3.57% | +7.57% |
| Pennsylvania | $35,804 | +3.55% | +7.47% |
| Philadelphia | $40,930 | +4.68% | +8.86% |
Trends in Philadelphia, PA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $40,930, the per capita income for Philadelphia was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2019.
Real Per Capita Income: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Philadelphia
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $35,672 | $35,804 | $40,930 |
| 2018 | $34,444 | $34,575 | $39,100 |
| 2017 | $33,788 | $34,115 | $38,834 |
| 2016 | $33,163 | $33,316 | $37,599 |
| 2015 | $32,351 | $32,788 | $37,137 |
| 2014 | $31,228 | $31,586 | $35,884 |
| 2013 | $30,982 | $31,491 | $35,616 |
| 2012 | $30,476 | $30,983 | $35,034 |
| 2011 | $30,425 | $30,682 | $34,945 |
| 2010 | $30,622 | $30,992 | $35,547 |
| 2009 | $31,545 | $31,939 | $36,998 |
| 2007 | $32,987 | $32,419 | $37,431 |
| 2005 | $32,854 | $32,271 | $37,325 |
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