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How well do you know Philadelphia?

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Elfreth's Alley, one of America's oldest continuously inhabited residential streets, dates back to what year?

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Philadelphia by the numbers

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1,574,281

What was Philadelphia's estimated population on July 1, 2025?

That's a bit below the 1,603,797 people counted in the 2020 Census.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, QuickFacts (2025) census.gov

$61,953

What was Philadelphia's median household income (2020–2024, in 2024 dollars)?

Income is measured per household over the 2020–2024 period, adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, QuickFacts (2024) census.gov

15.2%

What share of Philadelphia residents were born outside the United States?

That's roughly 1 in 7 residents, based on 2020–2024 Census survey estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, QuickFacts (2024) census.gov

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Which Philadelphia sight would you visit first?

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