DEMOGRAPHICS
"There's tremendous opportunity. Any business would be profitable here. The demographics are perfect. Everyone has a different customer but the people that are here the ages range everywhere."Vera Taylor
Director of Stores, South Moon Under
Whether you need to gauge retail demand, better understand the characteristics of Center City's retail market, or need information on residents, visitors, or employees, we've got your numbers. Below is an overview of the data important to retailers. Please visit the other demographics pages for more detailed information.
The Center City District/Central Philadelphia Development Corporation produces reports on the state of retail, employment, residential, outdoor cafes, and other aspects of Center City to provide a comprehensive and current picture of Center City and its surrounding areas. Visit the Reports page to download copies of current reports.
If you do not see the data you require online, our research team can also provide additional data, customized analysis, and data consulting. Data that is already available may be provided at no cost, while custom analysis and reports based on your unique needs can be developed for a fee. For additional information, contact the retail liason at hsamsi@centercityphila.org or the research department at trials@centercityphila.org.
| Residents | Center City Core – 57,239 |
| Downtown & Adjacent Census Tracts – 93,074 | |
| Expanded Center City – 164,512 | |
| Households | 82,709 |
| Average Age | 39.9 years |
| Educational Attainment | 66% of residents have a Bachelor degree or higher |
| 36% of residents have an advanced degree | |
| Average Household Income | Center City Core - $60K |
| Downtown & Adjacent Census Tracts - $62K | |
| Expanded Center City - $50K | |
| Aggregate Income | Expanded Center City - $4.9 billion |
Source: US Census, Claritas, CCD
| Office Square Feet | 39.8 million |
| Office workers | Private sector – 214,433 |
| Total – 264,827 |
Source: US Census, CCD
| Hotel rooms | 11,089 |
| Domestic visitors to Philadelphia region (2009) | 36 million |
| Overseas visitors to Philadelphia region (2009) | 594,000 |
| Domestic traveler spending in the Philadelphia region (2009) | $4.61 billion |
Source: PKF Consulting, Tourism Economics/Longwoods International, GPTMC, PCVB, Department of Commerce, Office or Travel and Tourism Industries, 2010
| Number of Institutions of Higher Learning | 16 |
| Enrollment of Students in Center City | 32,865 |
| Students Adjacent to Center City | 104,975 |
Source: CCD
| Retail Stores (Vine St. to South St.) | 2,670 |
| Restaurants & Food-Related Businesses (Vine St. to South St.) | 754 |
| Fine Dining Establishments (Vine St. to South St.) | 305 |
| Apparel Stores (Vine St. to South St.) | 212 |
| Total Retail Spaces (Vine St. to South St.) | 3,257 |
| Dollars of retail demand within 1 mile of City Hall | $491,530,000 |
Source: CCD
