Statistic South Philadelphia Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Population 24,829 1,581,531 12,801,989
Population density (sq mi) 25,081 11,771 287
Median age 38.8 34.6 40.6
Male/Female ratio 1.0:1 0.9:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) n/a 39% 56%
Families w/ Kids under 18 43% 42% 40%
Speak English n/a 77% 89%
Speak Spanish n/a 11% 5%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in South Philadelphia is 113% higher than Philadelphia
  • The median age in South Philadelphia is 12% higher than Philadelphia
  • In South Philadelphia 62.03% of the population is White
  • In South Philadelphia 8.03% of the population is Black
  • In South Philadelphia 23.25% of the population is Asian

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      South Philadelphia racial demographics

      Race South Philadelphia Philadelphia Pennsylvania
      White 62.03% 39.33% 81.37%
      Black 8.03% 41.36% 11.03%
      Asian 23.25% 7.42% 3.14%
      American Indian 0.00% 0.33% 0.20%
      Native Hawaiian 0.07% 0.04% 0.03%
      Mixed race 4.02% 4.26% 2.24%
      Other race 2.61% 7.27% 1.98%
      In South Philadelphia, 15.1% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).