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 $80,007 in 2021, the latest figures available. Philadelphia median household income is $11,050 higher than the median Pennsylvania household income and $10,290 greater than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Philadelphia median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Philadelphia Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Pennsylvania | $68,957 | -0.50% | +4.94% |
| Philadelphia | $80,007 | -1.08% | +4.81% |
Trends in Philadelphia, PA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Philadelphia is $80,007. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $80,878 and is now $871 (1.08%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Philadelphia
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $68,957 | $80,007 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $69,302 | $80,878 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $67,255 | $78,986 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $65,714 | $76,334 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $65,426 | $75,790 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $64,250 | $74,512 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $63,700 | $74,474 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $60,983 | $71,221 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $60,586 | $70,459 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $60,565 | $71,057 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $60,638 | $70,410 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $62,686 | $76,034 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $63,630 | $76,380 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $61,939 | $74,481 |
Philadelphia Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Philadelphia was $101,967 in 2021. Compared to the median Pennsylvania family income, Philadelphia median family income is $14,467 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Philadelphia will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Philadelphia Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Pennsylvania | $87,500 | -0.82% | +4.65% |
| Philadelphia | $101,967 | -0.98% | +4.50% |
Trends in Philadelphia, PA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Philadelphia is $101,967. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $102,974 and is now $1,007 (0.98%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Philadelphia
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $87,500 | $101,967 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $88,224 | $102,974 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $85,919 | $100,457 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $83,610 | $97,574 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $83,943 | $100,500 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $81,644 | $95,706 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $80,273 | $94,865 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $77,757 | $92,376 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $77,496 | $91,122 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $76,973 | $91,125 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $76,399 | $91,436 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $78,718 | $97,368 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $79,676 | $96,912 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $77,747 | $94,333 |
Philadelphia Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Philadelphia was $43,463 in 2021. Compared to the median Pennsylvania per capita income, Philadelphia median per capita income is $5,148 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Philadelphia will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Philadelphia Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Pennsylvania | $38,315 | -1.22% | +4.57% |
| Philadelphia | $43,463 | -1.59% | +4.89% |
Trends in Philadelphia, PA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Philadelphia is $43,463. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $44,167 and is now $704 (1.59%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Philadelphia
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $38,315 | $43,463 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $38,790 | $44,167 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $37,943 | $43,376 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $36,642 | $41,437 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $36,154 | $41,154 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $35,307 | $39,846 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $34,747 | $39,355 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $33,474 | $38,028 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $33,373 | $37,745 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $32,835 | $37,127 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $32,515 | $37,033 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $33,848 | $39,209 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $34,356 | $39,668 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $34,199 | $39,555 |
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