demographics
EXISTING CONDITIONS
DEMOGRAPHICS RESIDENT PORTRAIT: STRONG, STABLE COMMUNITY The neighorhoods of Fishtown and Port Richmond are historically characterized as poor, white working class communities. Both neighborhoods have a history of Polish and Irish immigration and maintain those deep cultural ties to this day. As development opportunities have increased in the neighborhoods, a more young, educated, and higher income population has slowly trickled in. 30,000 people live in this area, evenly distributed in both Fishtown and Port Richmond. Based on census data, most residents range from age 25 to 54. The majority of residents are homeowners with an median annual household income of $61,000, which is higher than the rest of Philadelphia. The area has a high education rate, with 24% of residents obtaining a bachelor’s degree. With high homeownship and fewer renters, these neighborhoods are family-oriented and therefore, have been attractive to young families. 30
