Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington Metro Area Income and Careers
As of 2010-2014, the per capita income of Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington Area is $32,850, which is higher than the national average of $28,555. Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington Area median household income is $62,169. On average Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington Area residents spend 29.1 minutes per day commuting to work, which is higher than the national average of 25.7 minutes.
Per Capita Income, #40
Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington Area | 32,850 USD |
U.S. | 28,555 USD |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical per capita income data.
Median Individual Worker Income, see rank
Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington Area | 36,558 USD |
U.S. | 30,815 USD |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical median individual worker income data.
Male Median Individual Worker Income, see rank
Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington Area | 43,054 USD |
U.S. | 36,116 USD |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical male median individual worker income data.
Female Median Individual Worker Income, see rank
Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington Area | 31,106 USD |
U.S. | 25,692 USD |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical female median individual worker income data.
Household Income
Median Household Income, #48Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington Area | 62,169 USD |
U.S. | 53,482 USD |
Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington Area | 85,647 USD |
U.S. | 74,596 USD |
Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington Area | 3.50% |
U.S. | 27.36% |
*The Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington Area median household income growth rate is since 2005-2009. The and U.S population growth rate is since 2000.
Household Income Other than Earnings
Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington Area | U.S. | |||
%+ | Average Amount | %+ | Average Amount | |
Interest, Dividends, or Net Rental Income | 23.21% | $15,460, see rank | 21.11% | $16,919 |
Social Security Income | 29.41% | $18,387, see rank | 29.33% | $17,636 |
Public Assistance Income | 4.04% | $3,378, see rank | 2.82% | $3,720 |
Retirement Income | 18.08% | $23,691, see rank | 17.85% | $24,095 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical household income data.
Family Income
Median Family Income, see rankPhiladelphia, Camden, Wilmington Area | 80,515 USD |
U.S. | 65,443 USD |
Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington Area | 103,416 USD |
U.S. | 86,963 USD |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical family income data.
Median Household Income by Races
Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington Area | U.S. | |
White | $72,526, see rank | $56,900 |
Black | $37,018, see rank | $35,600 |
Hispanic | $38,870, see rank | $42,396 |
Asian | $73,260, see rank | $73,244 |
American Indian, Alaska Native | $38,864, see rank | $37,170 |
Hawaiian Native | $37,746, see rank | $53,370 |
One Race, Other | $34,650, see rank | $40,300 |
Two or More Races | $47,955, see rank | $47,621 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical median household income by races data.
Median Household Income by Age
Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington Area | U.S. | |
less than 25 | $26,827, see rank | $25,788 |
25 to 44 | $67,921, see rank | $58,398 |
45 to 64 | $77,185, see rank | $65,027 |
65 or over | $40,048, see rank | $37,945 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical median household income by age data.
Employment Status
Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington Area | % | U.S. | |
Population 16 Years and Over | 4,807,950 | see rank | 248,775,628 |
Male1 | 2,288,803 | 47.60%, see rank | 48.69% |
Male, In Labor Force:2 | 1,604,218 | 70.09%, see rank | 69.28% |
Male, In Armed Forces2 | 4,749 | 0.21%, see rank | 0.73% |
Male, Civilian2 | 1,599,469 | 69.88%, see rank | 68.54% |
Male, Civilian, Employed3 | 1,429,686 | 89.39%, see rank | 90.49% |
Male, Civilian, Unemployed3 | 169,783 | 10.61%, see rank | 9.51% |
Male, Not in Labor Force2 | 684,585 | 29.91%, see rank | 30.72% |
Female1 | 2,519,147 | 52.40%, see rank | 51.31% |
Female, In Labor Force:2 | 1,539,391 | 61.11%, see rank | 58.79% |
Female, In Armed Forces2 | 702 | 0.03%, see rank | 0.11% |
Female, Civilian2 | 1,538,689 | 61.08%, see rank | 58.69% |
Female, Civilian, Employed3 | 1,399,202 | 90.93%, see rank | 91.18% |
Female, Civilian, Unemployed3 | 139,487 | 9.07%, see rank | 8.82% |
Female, Not in Labor Force2 | 979,756 | 38.89%, see rank | 41.21% |
2 Percentage of the population of 16 years and over for the gender.
3 Percentage of the Civilian for the gender.
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical employment status data.
Commuting to Work
Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington Area | % | U.S. | |
Workers 16 Years and Over | 2,772,900 | 100% | 141,337,148 |
Car, Truck, or Van—Drove Alone | 2,035,504 | 73.41%, see rank | 76.41% |
Car, Truck, or Van—Carpooled | 217,451 | 7.84%, see rank | 9.59% |
Public Transportation | 265,732 | 9.58%, see rank | 5.06% |
Walked | 103,300 | 3.73%, see rank | 2.78% |
Other Means | 38,949 | 1.40%, see rank | 1.79% |
Worked at Home | 111,964 | 4.04%, see rank | 4.37% |
Mean Travel Time to Work, see rank
Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington Area | 29.1 minutes |
U.S. | 25.7 minutes |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical commuting to work data.
Careers
Occupation
Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington Area | % | U.S. | |
Civilian Employed, 16 Years and Over | 2,828,888 | - | 143,435,233 |
Male1 | 1,429,686 | 50.54%, see rank | 52.38% |
Management, Professional, and Related Occupations2 | 551,345 | 38.56%, see rank | 33.12% |
Service Occupations2 | 213,078 | 14.90%, see rank | 15.12% |
Sales and Office Occupations2 | 261,732 | 18.31%, see rank | 17.47% |
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations2 | 6,799 | 0.48%, see rank | 1.11% |
Construction, Extraction, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations2 | 107,119 | 7.49%, see rank | 9.29% |
Production, Transportation, and Material Moving Occupations2 | 214,284 | 14.99%, see rank | 17.94% |
Female1 | 1,399,202 | 49.46%, see rank | 47.62% |
Management, Professional, and Related Occupations2 | 625,211 | 44.68%, see rank | 40.04% |
Service Occupations2 | 267,352 | 19.11%, see rank | 21.52% |
Sales and Office Occupations2 | 443,196 | 31.67%, see rank | 31.93% |
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations2 | 1,674 | 0.12%, see rank | 0.32% |
Construction, Extraction, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations2 | 2,335 | 0.17%, see rank | 0.28% |
Production, Transportation, and Material Moving Occupations2 | 56,534 | 4.04%, see rank | 5.65% |
2 Percentage of the civilian employed, 16 years and over for the gender.
Industry
Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington Area | % | U.S. | |
Civilian Employed, 16 Years and Over | 2,828,888 | 100% | 143,435,233 |
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting, Mining | 16,959 | 0.60%, see rank | 1.96% |
Construction | 147,584 | 5.22%, see rank | 6.17% |
Manufacturing | 262,557 | 9.28%, see rank | 10.43% |
Wholesale Trade | 79,233 | 2.80%, see rank | 2.75% |
Retail Trade | 315,577 | 11.16%, see rank | 11.57% |
Transportation, Warehousing, Utilities | 132,662 | 4.69%, see rank | 4.93% |
Information | 58,524 | 2.07%, see rank | 2.14% |
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Rental, Leasing | 233,997 | 8.27%, see rank | 6.60% |
Professional, Scientific, Management, Administrative, Waste Management Services | 345,198 | 12.20%, see rank | 10.89% |
Educational Services, Health Care, Social Assistance | 754,923 | 26.69%, see rank | 23.21% |
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation, Accommodation, Food Services | 226,704 | 8.01%, see rank | 9.49% |
Public Administration | 127,773 | 4.52%, see rank | 4.92% |
Other Services, Except Public Administration | 127,197 | 4.50%, see rank | 4.96% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical careers data.
Poverty Level
Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington Area | % | U.S. | |
Population in Poverty | 772,960 | 13.18%, see rank | 15.59% |
Family in Poverty | 132,261 | 9.15%, see rank | 11.47% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical poverty level data.