Demographics Philadelphia

1 demographics

1.1 religion
1.2 languages
1.3 dialect

demographics

according 2016 united states census estimate, there 1,567,872 people residing in city of philadelphia, representing 2.7% increase 2010 census. after 1950 census, when record high of 2,071,605 recorded, city s population began long decline. population dropped low of 1,488,710 residents in 2006 before beginning rise again. 2006 2016, philadelphia added 79,162 residents. study done city projected population increase 1,630,000 residents 2035, increase of 100,000 2010.

the racial makeup of city in 2014 45.3% white (35.8% non-hispanic), 44.1% black or african american, 0.8% native american , alaska native, 7.2% asian, 0.1% native hawaiian , other pacific islander, 2.5% 2 or more races, , 13.6% hispanic or latino.

map of racial distribution in philadelphia, 2010 census. each dot 25 people: white, black, asian, hispanic, or other.

in comparison, 2010 census redistricting data indicated racial makeup of city 661,839 (43.4%) african american, 626,221 (41.0%) white, 6,996 (0.5%) native american, 96,405 (6.3%) asian (2.0% chinese, 1.2% indian, 0.9% vietnamese, 0.6% cambodian, 0.4% korean, 0.3% filipino, 0.2% pakistani, 0.1% indonesian), 744 (0.0%) pacific islander, 90,731 (5.9%) other races, , 43,070 (2.8%) 2 or more races. hispanic or latino of race 187,611 persons (12.3%); 8.0% of philadelphia puerto rican, 1.0% dominican, 1.0% mexican, 0.3% cuban, , 0.3% colombian. racial breakdown of philadelphia s hispanic/latino population 63,636 (33.9%) white, 17,552 (9.4%) african american, 3,498 (1.9%) native american, 884 (0.47%) asian, 287 (0.15%) pacific islander, 86,626 (46.2%) other races, , 15,128 (8.1%) 2 or more races. 5 largest european ancestries reported in 2010 united states census census included irish (12.5%), italian (8.4%), german (8.1%), polish (3.6%), , english (3.0%).

the average population density 11,457 people per square mile (4,405.4/km²). census reported 1,468,623 people (96.2% of population) lived in households, 38,007 (2.5%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, , 19,376 (1.3%) institutionalized. in 2013, city reported having 668,247 total housing units, down 670,171 housing units in 2010. of 2013, 87 percent of housing units occupied, while 13 percent vacant, slight change 2010 89.5 percent of units occupied, or 599,736 , 10.5 percent vacant, or 70,435. of city s residents, 32 percent reported having no vehicles available while 23 percent had 2 or more vehicles available, of 2013.

in 2010, 24.9 percent of households reported having children under age of 18 living them, 28.3 percent married couples living , 22.5 percent had female householder no husband present, 6.0 percent had male householder no wife present, , 43.2 percent non-families. city reported 34.1 percent of households made of individuals while 10.5 percent had living alone 65 years of age or older. average household size 2.45 , average family size 3.20. in 2013, percentage of women gave birth in previous 12 months unmarried 56 percent. of philadelphia s adults, 31 percent married or lived couple, 55 percent not married, 11 percent divorced or separated, , 3 percent widowed.

according census bureau, median household income in 2013 $36,836, down 7.9 percent 2008 when median household income $40,008 (in 2013 dollars). comparison, median household income among metropolitan areas $60,482, down 8.2 percent in same period, , national median household income $55,250, down 7.0 percent 2008. city s wealth disparity evident when neighborhoods compared. residents in society hill had median household income of $93,720 while residents in 1 of north philadelphia s districts reported lowest median household income, $14,185.

during last decade, philadelphia experienced large shift in age profile. in 2000, city s population pyramid had largely stationary shape. in 2013, city took on expansive pyramid shape, increase in 3 millennial age groups, 20 24, 25 29, , 30 34. city s 25- 29-year-old age group city s largest age cohort. according 2010 census, 343,837 (22.5%) under age of 18; 203,697 (13.3%) 18 25; 434,385 (28.5%) 25 44; 358,778 (23.5%) 45 64; , 185,309 (12.1%) 65 years of age or older. median age 33.5 years. every 100 females there 89.4 males. every 100 females age 18 , over, there 85.7 males. city had 22,018 births in 2013, down peak 23,689 births in 2008. philadelphia s death rate @ lowest in @ least half-century, 13,691 deaths in 2013. factor attributing population increase philadelphia s immigration rate. in 2013, 12.7 percent of residents foreign-born, shy of national average, 13.1 percent.

leacht quimhneachain na gael , irish famine memorial @ penn s landing honors large irish community (14.2% of city s population).

irish, italians, polish, germans, english, , greeks largest ethnic european groups in city. philadelphia has second-largest irish , italian populations in united states, after new york city. south philadelphia remains 1 of largest italian neighborhoods in country , home italian market. pennsport neighborhood , gray s ferry section of south philadelphia, home many mummer clubs, known irish neighborhoods. kensington section, port richmond, , fishtown have historically been heavily irish , polish. port richmond known in particular center of polish immigrant , polish-american community in philadelphia, , remains common destination polish immigrants. northeast philadelphia, although known irish , irish-american population, home large jewish , russian population. mount airy in northwest philadelphia contains large jewish community, while nearby chestnut hill historically known anglo-saxon protestant stronghold.

gayborhood street sign, washington square w.

there has been increase of yuppie, bohemian, , hipster types particularly around center city, neighborhood of northern liberties, , in neighborhoods around city s universities, such near temple in north philadelphia , particularly near drexel , university of pennsylvania in west philadelphia. philadelphia home significant gay , lesbian population. philadelphia s gayborhood, located near washington square, home large concentration of gay , lesbian friendly businesses, restaurants, , bars.

the black american population in philadelphia third-largest in country, after new york city , chicago. historically, west philadelphia , north philadelphia largely black neighborhoods, many leaving these areas in favor of northeast , southwest sections of philadelphia. there higher proportion of muslims in black american population cities in america. west philadelphia has significant caribbean , african immigrant populations.

the puerto rican population in philadelphia second-largest after new york city, , second fastest-growing after orlando. there large puerto rican , dominican populations in north philadelphia , northeast, significant mexican population in south philadelphia.

philadelphia has significant asian populations hailing countries india, china, vietnam, , south korea. chinatown , northeast have largest asian presences, large korean community in olney, philadelphia. south philadelphia home large cambodian, vietnamese, , chinese communities. has fifth largest muslim population among american cities.

religion

interior of cathedral basilica of saints peter , paul

according 2014 study pew research center, 68% of population of city identified christians, 41% professing attendance @ variety of churches considered protestant, , 26% professing roman catholic beliefs, while 24% claim no religious affiliation. same study says other religions (including judaism, buddhism, islam, , hinduism) collectively make 8% of population. metropolitan philadelphia s jewish population, sixth largest in united states, estimated @ 206,000 in 2001 , 300,000 in 2009. (though number includes many secular jews). there significant eastern orthodox population strong lutheran community. greater philadelphia area home 1 of largest lutheran communities in united states (the largest on east coast).

the muslim african american community in philadelphia has grown substantially on last decade. according several statistics, philadelphia has surpassed detroit , new york city become american metropolitan area highest proportion of muslims.

religions less numerous adherents can found. there buddhism in chinatown, , caribbean , african traditional religions in north , west philadelphia. these numbers growing. historically city has strong connections religious society of friends, unitarian universalism, , ethical culture, of continue represented in city. friends general conference based in philadelphia. african diasporic religions popular in hispanic , caribbean communities in north , west philadelphia.

languages

italian market, part of south philadelphia s italian heritage

as of 2010, 79.12% (1,112,441) of philadelphia residents age 5 , older spoke english @ home primary language, while 9.72% (136,688) spoke spanish, 1.64% (23,075) chinese, 0.89% (12,499) vietnamese, 0.77% (10,885) russian, 0.66% (9,240) french, 0.61% (8,639) other asian languages, 0.58% (8,217) african languages, 0.56% (7,933) cambodian (mon-khmer), , italian spoken main language 0.55% (7,773) of population on age of five. in total, 20.88% (293,544) of philadelphia s population age 5 , older spoke mother language other english.

dialect

the philadelphia accent considered distinctive accent in north america. dialect, spread throughout delaware valley , south jersey, part of mid-atlantic american english, , such similar in many ways baltimore dialect. unlike baltimore dialect, however, philadelphia accent shares many similarities new york accent. on century of linguistic data collected researchers @ university of pennsylvania under sociolinguist william labov, philadelphia dialect has been 1 of best-studied forms of american english. accent traditionally found within irish american , italian american working-class neighborhoods. philadelphia has own unique collection of neologisms , slang terms.

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