Median household income in Center City and surrounding sections, 2000 Census.

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 1,517,550 people, 590,071 households, and 352,272 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,337.3/km² (11,233.6/mi²). There were 661,958 housing units at an average density of 1,891.9/km² (4,900.1/mi²). 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

The racial makeup of the city was:

• 45.0% White
• 43.2% African American
• 4.4% Asian
• 4.7% from other races
• 2.2% Mixed Race
• 0.2% Native American
• 0.05% Pacific Islander

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Of the 590,071 households, 27.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.1% were married couples living together, 22.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.3% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.22. The household is the basic unit of analysis in many microeconomic and government models. ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...

Percent of children under 5 years in Center City and surrounding sections, 2000 Census. Note evidence of childless "yuppies" in Center City; students in University City and Templetown.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 86.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.8 males. Image File history File links Childrenunder5. ... Image File history File links Childrenunder5. ... Yuppie is short for Young Urban Professional. It is used to describe a demographic profile: people, usually between their late twenties and early thirties, generally with graduate degrees. ... Students attending a lecture at the Helsinki University of Technology The word student is etymologically derived through Middle English from the Latin second-type conjugation verb stŭdērĕ, meaning to direct ones zeal at; hence a student is one who directs zeal at a subject. ... University City is a district of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... Templetown is a neighborhood in the North Philadelphia section of the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. ...

The median income for a household in the city was $30,746, and the median income for a family was $37,036. Males had a median income of $34,199 versus $28,477 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,509. 22.9% of the population and 18.4% of families were below the poverty line. 31.3% of those under the age of 18 and 16.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

The male-female ratio was 86.8, with 46.5% of the population male and 53.5% female. Of places with 100,000 or more people, this was the third lowest in the United States. Only Gary, Indiana and Birmingham, Alabama had a higher proportion of women.[2] The shield and spear of the Roman God Mars are often used to represent the male sex In heterogamous species, male is the sex of an organism, or of a part of an organism, which typically produces smaller, mobile gametes (spermatozoa) that are able to fertilise female gametes (ova). ... The mirror of the Roman Goddess Venus is often used to represent the female sex. ... Gary is the largest city in Lake County in Northwest Indiana, USA. The city is located on the southeastern corner of the Chicagoland metropolitan area approximately 27 miles (43 kilometers) from downtown Chicago. ... Nickname: The Magic City, Pittsburgh of the South, BHam Official website: http://www. ...

Of housing units, 590,071 (89.1%) were occupied and 71,887 (10.9%) were vacant. Of occupied housing units, 349,633 (59.3%) were owner-occupied and 240,438 (40.7%) were renter-occupied.

The mean travel time to work was 32.0 minutes for workers 16 years of age and older. Residents of Center City however had much shorter commutes. Center City has the third largest downtown residential population in the country, and most walk to work. Commuting is the process of travelling between a place of residence and a place of work. ... Center City District, highlighted on a map of Philadelphia County. ...

63.97% of Philadelphians drove an automobile to work (including carpools), 25.93% commuted by public transit, 9.22% walked to work, and 0.88% commuted by bicycle. 35.74% of households did not have an automobile. The proportion of Philadelphians who do not commute by auto is high compared to most other American cities, although lower than the proportions in New York City and Washington, D.C. Karl Benzs Velo model (1894) - entered into the first automobile race An automobile is a wheeled passenger vehicle that carries its own motor. ... Carpooling (also known as ride-sharing or, in the UK, lift-sharing and even, confusingly, as car sharing), is shared use of a car, in particular for commuting to work, often by people who each have a car but travel together to save costs. ... A taxi serving as a bus Public transport comprises all transport systems in which the passengers do not travel in their own vehicles. ... This racing bicycle is built using lightweight, shaped aluminium tubing and carbon fiber stays and forks. ... Nickname: The Big Apple, The Capital of the World Official website: City of New York Government Counties (Boroughs) Bronx (The Bronx) New York (Manhattan) Queens (Queens) Kings (Brooklyn) Richmond (Staten Island) Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Geographical characteristics Area Total 468. ... Nickname: the District Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Official website: http://www. ...

Population change

Philadelphia's population peaked at 2,071,605 in 1950. Between 1950 and 2000, the city lost 554,055 people, or 26.7% of its population. To put this into context, Chicago lost 20.0% of its population during the same timeframe, and Baltimore lost 31.4%, according to US Census data. Recent estimates predict that the city will have growth slightly before or after 2010. 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Chicago (officially named the City of Chicago) is the third largest city in the United States (after New York City and Los Angeles), with an official population of 2,896,016, as of the 2000 census. ... This article is about the city in the US state of Maryland. ... Countries by population growth rate Population growth is changing of the amount of population over time. ...

Mean travel time to work, 2000 Census. Note 1 to 22 minute commutes in Center City while some block groups in North Philadelphia exceed an hour. Low wage service workers commonly travel to the suburbs for employment.

These estimates, and the reasons behind them, are sources of great debate. Possible reasons for the turnaround include increases in immigration from foreign countries and migration from more expensive cities in the Northeast Corridor. Both wealthy transplants and Asian American investors from New York City escaping high housing costs have received media attention for setting their sights on Philadelphia.[3] The ten-year tax abatement, a historically-undervalued housing market, improvements to the waterfront, and continuing redevelopment throughout the city are thought to be factors drawing people to the city. Image File history File links Philadelphia-Commutetime. ... Image File history File links Philadelphia-Commutetime. ... Map of Philadelphia County with North Philadelphia highlighted. ... Most of the NEC is owned by Amtrak (those sections shown in red). ... An Asian American is a person of Asian ancestry or origin who was born in or is an immigrant to the United States. ... Nickname: The Big Apple, The Capital of the World Official website: City of New York Government Counties (Boroughs) Bronx (The Bronx) New York (Manhattan) Queens (Queens) Kings (Brooklyn) Richmond (Staten Island) Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Geographical characteristics Area Total 468. ...

Ethnography

The ethnic makeup of the city was 32.5% African American, 13.6% Irish, 9.2% Italian, 6.6% Puerto Rican, 6.4% German, 4.3% Polish, 2.9% English, 1.7% Russian, 1.6% Subsaharan African, 1.2% Chinese, and 1.2% West Indian. An African American (also Afro-American, Black American, or simply black), is a member of an ethnic group in the United States whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Africa. ... British Americans are citizens of the United States of British or partial-British ancestry. ... Sub-Saharan Africa, Africa south of the Sahara Desert, is the term used to describe those countries of Africa that are not part of North Africa. ... The Caribbean or the West Indies is a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea. ...

Compared to its immigrant-magnet peers in the Northeast, Philadelphia has long been considered a "black and white" city of mostly native born African Americans and whites. However the number of Hispanics and Asian Americans has increased over the past 20 years and continues to accelerate. The African-American population has also increased, but at a slower rate. The amount and percentage of non-Hispanic whites decreased during the past 20 years. The city has the second largest Irish, Italian, and Jamaican populations in the US. Philadelphia has one of the largest population of African-Americans than any other American city, along with Cambodian and Thai peoples. Immigration is the act of moving to or settling in another country or region, temporarily or permanently. ... Regional definitions vary from source to source. ... An African American (also Afro-American, Black American, or simply black), is a member of an ethnic group in the United States whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Africa. ... Caucasian is originally a geographical term, meaning relative or pertaining to the Caucasus region of eastern Europe. ... Hispanic, as used in the United States, is one of several terms used to categorize US citizens, permanent residents and temporary immigrants, whose background hail either from the Spanish-speaking countries of Latin America or relating to a Spanish-speaking culture. ... An Asian American is a person of Asian ancestry or origin who was born in or is an immigrant to the United States. ...

The largest concentrations of native-born African Americans are in Germantown, the central, northern, and western neighborhoods of North Philadelphia, the Point Breeze neighborhood of South Philadelphia, parts of Southwest Philadelphia, and most of West Philadelphia. Large concentrations of Non-Hispanic whites live in Center City, Northeast Philadelphia, and Northwest Philadelphia, although this is changing. Gentrification is altering the racial demographics of African American neighborhoods close to Center City, while white flight is making The Northeast increasingly diverse. According to the US Census estimate, whites decreased from 45% of Philadelphia's population in 2000 to 42% in 2004. Germantown is the name of some places in the United States of America: Germantown, Connecticut Germantown, Illinois Germantown, Indiana (two places) in Rush County in Shelby County Germantown, Iowa Germantown, Kentucky Germantown, Maryland (four places) in Anne Arundel County in Baltimore County in Montgomery County in Worcester County Germantown, New... Map of Philadelphia County with North Philadelphia highlighted. ... Point Breeze, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a neighborhood in South Philadelphia, which earned its name from Point Breeze Avenue. ... South Philadelphia district, highlighted on map of Philadelphia County. ... West Philadelphia is a region of the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on the western side of the Schuylkill River to the city line, centrally located and stretching north and south of Market Street, but not including areas south of Baltimore Ave, which is a part of Southwestern Philadelphia. ... Downtown Honolulu in Hawaii, United States, an example of an urban downtown district Central business district, (CBD used in Australia, New Zealand and sometimes elsewhere), or downtown (used mainly in North America) are terms referring to the commercial heart of a city. ... Map of Philadelphia County with Northeast Highlighted. ... Map of Philadelphia County with Northewst Philadelphia highlighted. ... Gentrification refers to the process whereby dilapidated neighborhoods are restored and refurbished, usually in conjunction with changing demographics and an influx of wealthier residents. ... White flight is a colloquial term for the demographic trend of white people, generally but not always upper and middle class, moving from increasingly and predominantly non-white areas, often from urban cores to nearby suburbs or even to new locales entirely, e. ... Map of Philadelphia County with Northeast Highlighted. ...

The number of foreign-born increased by 34,000 between 1990 and 2000. Of foreign-born Philadelphians, 38.5% were from Asia, 30.3% were from Europe, 23.4% were from Latin America, and 6.7% were from Africa. Latin America consists of the countries of South America and some of North America (including Central America and some the islands of the Caribbean) whose inhabitants mostly speak Romance languages, although Native American languages are also spoken. ... A satellite composite image of Africa Africa is the worlds second-largest and second-most populous continent, after Asia. ...

Percent who spoke a language other than English at home, 2000 Census. Notable are Chinatown, international students in University City, and Hispanic Americans in eastern North Philadelphia.

Increases in Latino immigration and migration have fueled the growth of El Centro de Oro in Fairhill. Puerto Ricans constitute over 76% of the Latino population in the city and most live in the area that straddles the border between the North and Northeast sections of the city. The Asian American community has long been established in the city's bustling Chinatown district, but recent Vietnamese American immigrants have also forged neighborhoods and bazaars alongside the venerable Italian market. Korean immigrants have come to the melting pot of Olney. Many other cultures can also be found throughout the city, including Sub-saharan Africans and West Indians in the Cedar Park neighborhood, Poles in the Port Richmond neighborhood, and many Russian, Greek and Ukrainian immigrants in the Near Northeast. Image File history File links Philadelphia-Percent_Speak_a_Language_Other_Than_English_at_Home-2000. ... Image File history File links Philadelphia-Percent_Speak_a_Language_Other_Than_English_at_Home-2000. ... Language Spoken at Home is a data set published by the United States Census Bureau on languages in the United States. ... Chinese New Year celebrated in a Chinatown in Paris New York City is home to three of the largest Chinatowns in North America. ... International students are students, usually in early adulthood, who study in foreign schools. ... University City is a district of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... Hispanic, as used in the United States, is one of several terms used to categorize US citizens, permanent residents and temporary immigrants, whose background hail either from the Spanish-speaking countries of Latin America or relating to a Spanish-speaking culture. ... Map of Philadelphia County with North Philadelphia highlighted. ... The word Latino derives from the Spanish word Latinoamericano and is generally applied to inhabitants of Latin America and their descendents living outside of Latin America. ... El Centro de Oro is a vibrant Hispanic area in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ... Fairhill is a neighborhood on the east side of the North Philadelphia section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Map of Philadelphia County with North Philadelphia highlighted. ... Map of Philadelphia County with Northeast Highlighted. ... An Asian American is a person of Asian ancestry or origin who was born in or is an immigrant to the United States. ... Chinese Friendship Arch, 10th and Arch Streets. ... A Vietnamese American is a resident of the United States who is of ethnic Vietnamese descent. ... The Italian Market is an area of Philadelphia featuring many grocery shops, cafes, restaurants, cheese shops, butcher shops, etc. ... Alternate meaning: crucible (science) The melting pot is a metaphor for the way in which heterogenous societies develop, in which the ingredients in the pot (iron, tin; people of different backgrounds and religions, etc. ... Olney is a neighborhood in the North Philadelphia section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... The Caribbean or the West Indies is a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea. ... Cedar Park is a neighborhood located in the West Philadelphia district of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... Map of Philadelphia County with Northeast Highlighted. ...

Recent immigrants from Asia are of mainly Indian, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Thai, and Pakistani backgrounds. Also, the Latino population continues to grow as Mexican, Dominican, Colombian, Brazilian, and Cuban immigrants, as well as Puerto Rican citizens emigrate to the city. Philadelphia also has growing populations of Ethiopians, Somalis, Jamaicans, Haitians, Sudanese, and Nigerians. The word Latino derives from the Spanish word Latinoamericano and is generally applied to inhabitants of Latin America and their descendents living outside of Latin America. ...

European immigration is also growing, but at a slower rate, with more Italian, German, English, and Irish immigrants. Recently thousands of Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian immigrants have come to the city, many of whom are Jewish. There are other growing nationalities which include Spanish, Portuguese, Slovak, Greek, Croatian and many others. The English are a northern European ethnic group associated with England and the English language. ... The word Jew ( Hebrew: יהודי) is used in a wide number of ways, but generally refers to a follower of the Jewish faith, a child of a Jewish mother, or someone of Jewish descent with a connection to Jewish culture or ethnicity and often a combination of these attributes. ...

The city's Middle Eastern population has tripled since 1990, with people of Turkish, Iranian, Iraqi, Saudi, Syrian, Lebanese, and Afghani backgrounds residing in Philadelphia. A map showing countries commonly considered to be part of the Middle East The Middle East is a region comprising the lands around the southern and eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea, a territory that extends from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. ... Afghan is the name used to describe a person from the country of Afghanistan. ...

Religion

Christianity is the dominant religion in the city of Philadelphia. The two largest sects are Protestant and Roman Catholic, which are about equal in size. There is also a significant Eastern Orthodox population. Protestantism is a general grouping of denominations within Christianity. ... The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... Eastern Orthodoxy (also called Greek Orthodoxy and Russian Orthodoxy) is a Christian tradition which represents the majority of Eastern Christianity. ...

Since the early 1800s, there has been a large and significant Jewish population. Today, the city has one of the largest in America, and unlike many other places, it is continuing to grow as Eastern European Jews immigrate to the city. Historically, many Jewish communities left the city for the suburbs between the 1950s and 2000. A number of former synagogues in the city have been converted to mosques and Baptist churches, reflecting this change.[4] The word Jew ( Hebrew: יהודי) is used in a wide number of ways, but generally refers to a follower of the Jewish faith, a child of a Jewish mother, or someone of Jewish descent with a connection to Jewish culture or ethnicity and often a combination of these attributes. ... Lesko synagogue, Poland A synagogue (Hebrew: בית כנסת ; beit knesset, house of assembly; Yiddish: שול, shul) is a Jewish place of religious worship. ... The Badshahi Masjid in Lahore, Pakistan with an iwan at center, three domes, and five visible minarets A mosque is a place of worship for followers of the Islamic faith. ... A Baptist is a member of a Baptist church. ...

Many new religions have arrived, including Islam and Hinduism. With heavy immigration from the Middle East, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India these two religions have increased their presence. The largest concentrations of these people live in the Northeast and North parts of the city, Center City, and sprawling into the nearby suburbs. Islam (Arabic: ; ) is a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the Quran. ... Hinduism {Sanskrit/Hindi - Hindū Dharma, also known as Sanātana (eternal) Dharma, and Vaidika (of the Vedas) Dharma} is a religion originating in the Indian subcontinent, based on the Vedas and the beliefs of other people of India. ... A map showing countries commonly considered to be part of the Middle East The Middle East is a region comprising the lands around the southern and eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea, a territory that extends from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. ... Downtown Honolulu in Hawaii, United States, an example of an urban downtown district Central business district, (CBD used in Australia, New Zealand and sometimes elsewhere), or downtown (used mainly in North America) are terms referring to the commercial heart of a city. ...

Smaller religions can also be found in the city. Buddhism in Chinatown, and Caribbean and African religions in North and West Philadelphia. These numbers are also growing. Buddhism is a religion and philosophy focusing on the teachings of the Buddha Śākyamuni (Siddhārtha Gautama), who probably lived in the 6th century BCE. Buddhism spread throughout the ancient Indian sub-continent in the five centuries following the Buddhas death, and propagated into Central, Southeast, and East Asia... Chinese New Year celebrated in a Chinatown in Paris New York City is home to three of the largest Chinatowns in North America. ...

See also

• Demographics of New York City

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Sources and further reading

• American Factfinder, US Census
• Philadelphia in Focus: A Profile from Census 2000, Brookings Institution, November 2003