Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA

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2022 Population
151,215
12.1% 1-year decline
US Senator
Bob Casey Jr.
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
37.8
3.28% 1-year increase
2022 Poverty Rate
24.5%
6.64% 1-year decrease
2022 Median Household Income
$49,137
9.34% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$153,500
19.8% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
58,552
13.4% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA had a population of 151k people with a median age of 37.8 and a median household income of $49,137. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA declined from 171,956 to 151,215, a −12.1% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,941 to $49,137, a 9.34% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (76.5%), Other (Hispanic) (6.27%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (4.41%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.59%).

17.8% of the households in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.2% of the residents in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA are La Salle University (1,558 degrees awarded in 2022) and Philadelphia Technician Training (416 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA was $153,500, and the homeownership rate was 64.5%.

Most people in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 37.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA was 1 car per household.

Population & Diversity

Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA is home to a population of 151k people, from which 94.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 11.5% of Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (17.4k people).

In 2022, there were 12.2 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (116k people) in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.49k Other (Hispanic) and 7.41k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA are Spanish (11,654 households), Haitian (2,960 households), and Khmer (2,340 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
79,956
Women
54.1%
67,970
Men
45.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 147,926 inhabitants, with 45.9% men, and 54.1% women.

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Citizenship

94.2%
2022 Citizenship
94.3%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 94.2% of Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA was 94.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    116k ± 4.31k
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    9.49k ± 1.82k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    7.41k ± 1.56k
11.1%
Hispanic Population
16.8k people

In 2022, there were 12.2 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (116k people) in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.49k Other (Hispanic) and 7.41k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

11.1% of the people in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA are hispanic (16.8k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Dominican Republic
    3,554 ± 1,446 people
  2. Jamaica
    2,801 ± 1,287 people
  3. Haiti
    2,393 ± 1,191 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 3,554 Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA residents, followed by Jamaica with 2,801 and Haiti with 2,393.

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Foreign-Born Population

11.5%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
17.4k people
12.8%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
22.1k people

As of 2022, 11.5% of Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA residents (17.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA was 12.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    11,654 households (8.19%)
  2. Haitian
    2,960 households (2.08%)
  3. Khmer
    2,340 households (1.64%)

17.8% of the households in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA was Spanish. 8.19% of the households in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,117 ± 368
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,349 ± 470
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    764 ± 266

Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.57 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA employs 58.6k people. The largest industries in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,941 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,594 people), and Home health care services (2,795 people), and the highest paying industries are Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($134,881), Legal services ($108,421), and Wired telecommunications carriers ($97,532).

Males in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.01 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,458. The income inequality in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.425, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
35,897
Women
53.9%
30,695
Men
46.1%

The workforce of Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA in 2020 was 66,592 people, with 53.9% woman, and 46.1% men.

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Occupations

58.6k
2022 Value
−13.4%
1 Year decline
± −13.4%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −13.4%, from 67.6k employees to 58.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA, are Customer service representatives (2,116 people), Personal care aides (1,844 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (1,817 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

58.6k
2022 Value
−13.4%
1 Year decline
± −13.4%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −13.4%, from 67.6k employees to 58.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,941 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,594 people), and Home health care services (2,795 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$35,398
Median earning men ± $2,405
$35,200
Median earning women ± $2,180

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($69,699), Information ($63,207), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,354).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Construction ($64,142), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,471), and Information ($54,524).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.78%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.
Senator from Pennsylvania1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

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US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA awarded 1,974 degrees. The student population of Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,787 male students and 2,897 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA are White (958 and 49.6%), followed by Black or African American (529 and 27.4%), Hispanic or Latino (259 and 13.4%), and Asian (77 and 3.99%).

The largest universities in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are La Salle University (1,558 and 78.9%) and Philadelphia Technician Training (416 and 21.1%).

The most popular majors in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA are Registered Nursing (188 and 9.52%), Welding Technology (124 and 6.28%), and General Education (109 and 5.52%).

The median tuition cost in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA for private four year colleges is $32,640.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 94.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 11.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 4,684 (38.2% men and 61.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 4,684 students enrolled in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA, 38.2% men and 61.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,052 records, of which 64.4% were women and 35.6% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 188 degrees awarded
  2. 76 degrees awarded
  3. 63 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA was Registered Nursing with 188 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 1,558 degrees awarded
  2. 416 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was La Salle University with 1,558 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 803 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA, which is 0.686 times less than the 1,171 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 958 degrees mean that there were 1.81 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 529 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($32,640) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,250) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.67% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.08% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (39.8k), Some college (26.7k), and Secondary Education (20.9k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA was $153,500 in 2022, which is 0.545 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $128,100 to $153,500, a 19.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA is 64.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 37.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA is $49,137. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA was Chester County (West)--Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA with a value of $137,038, followed by Bucks County (Northern Central) PUMA, PA and Montgomery County (Southern Lower)--King of Prussia PUMA, PA, with respective values of $136,870 and $130,374.

Property

$153,500
Median Property Value 2022
±$5,400
$37,995
Median Property Taxes
±$2,149

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Rent vs Own

64.5%
Homeownership
2022
61.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 64.5% of the housing units in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.7%.

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Income by Location

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In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA was Chester County (West)--Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA with a value of $137,038, followed by Bucks County (Northern Central) PUMA, PA and Montgomery County (Southern Lower)--King of Prussia PUMA, PA, with respective values of $136,870 and $130,374.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$49,137
Median Household Income
± $3,152
58.9k
Number of Households
± 2,701

In 2022, the median household income of the 58.9k households in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA grew to $49,137 from the previous year's value of $44,941.

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Wage Distribution

0.425
2022 Wage GINI in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA
0.422
2021 Wage GINI in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA

In 2022, the income inequality in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA was 0.425 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.693% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (53.4%)
  2. Public Transit (25%)
  3. Carpooled (9.16%)

In 2022, 53.4% of workers in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (25%) and those who carpooled to work (9.16%).

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Commute Time

37.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA have a longer commute time (37.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 6.43% of the workforce in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

1 car
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA have 1 car.

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Poverty & Diversity

24.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA (36.2k out of 148k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA is Black, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

91.8% of the population of Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 33.7% on employee plans, 34.5% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 0.789% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1216 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.491% decrease from the previous year (1222 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1410 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 397 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,216 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,216 patients per year. This represents a 0.491% decrease from the previous year (1,222 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 21.9% between 18 and 34 years, 35.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.4% were men and 55.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.24%
Uninsured
33.7%
Employer Coverage
34.5%
Medicaid
11.5%
Medicare
11.2%
Non-Group
0.789%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Philadelphia City (Upper North) PUMA, PA declined by 9.46% from 9.1% to 8.24%.

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