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Philadelphia Facts & Information
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| Location |
Southeast Pennsylvania |
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| Climate |
Four seasons. Mild/rainy springs, hot sticky
summers, mild falls, and cold snowy winters. |
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| Land Area |
135 square miles |
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| Population |
1,517,550 |
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| Persons Over 65 |
14.1% |
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| Female Persons |
53.5% |
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| Ethnic Groups |
White 45%, Black 43.2%, American Indian 0.3%,
Asian 4.5% |
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| Housing Units |
661,958 |
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| Median Household Income |
$30,746 |
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| Description of Flag |
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| Pennsylvania Flag |
The Flag of Pennsylvania is composed of a
blue field on which the State Coat of Arms is embroidered. Draft
horses are on either side of the coat of arms and the American
eagle rests on the top. The scroll at the bottom reads Virtue,
Liberty and Independence. |
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More Information
 quickfacts.census.gov
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