Philadelphia County
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- Population
- 1,579,706
- Area
- 134.36 sq mi (347.98 km²), 8.34 sq mi water
- Median age
- 35.3
- Households
- 679,428
- Persons per household
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $61,953
- Median house value
- $243,100
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Cities & Towns in Philadelphia County
Local News
Philadelphia Weekly
Published September 19So You Want to Work at PECO: A Philly Job Seeker’s Guide to Utility Work
A local's guide to PECO jobs in Philadelphia: what roles are open, what utility work actually pays, and how to apply without getting lost in job-board noise.
Philadelphia Weekly
Published September 17Fed’s Rate Hike Pushes South Philadelphia Mortgage Costs Toward 7%
The Fed's quarter-point hike is pushing mortgage rates near 7%, raising borrowing costs for South Philadelphia homebuyers and shoppers.
Philadelphia Weekly
Published 1 hour agoEagles Schedule Guide: Dates, TV Info, Tickets and Playoff Questions
Philadelphia Eagles fans across Pennsylvania are once again digging into the schedule, trying to figure out when the games kick off, how to watch them, and what it will cost to see the Birds in person at Lincoln Financial Field. Because the NFL updates opponents, times, and…
Philadelphia Weekly
Published 16 hours agoShapiro And Garrity’s Only Governor’s Debate Set For Oct. 7 On PHL17
Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity face off in their only PA governor debate Oct. 7, airing live on PHL17 for Philadelphia viewers.
Philadelphia Weekly
Published 20 hours agoIowa State Football Today: Kickoff Time, TV Channel, Tickets and What to Know
Cyclone fans searching for “iowa state football game today” usually want one of three things fast: the exact kickoff time, the channel or stream carrying the broadcast, and a sense of who is favored. Because Big 12 game times and TV assignments are often finalized on a short…