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Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

7 public bodies govern here, 84 school districts are based here, and USDA lists 16 farmers markets. Everything below says where it came from.

In four numbers

People
1,579,706
Median household income
$61,953
±919
Unemployed
8.1%
66,252 of 813,055 in the labour force
Homes with broadband
89.1%
605,524 of 679,428 households

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.

Who governs here

Cities, towns and villages 1

Cities, towns and villages in Philadelphia County
NamePeopleOfficeWebsite
City of Philadelphia1,576,251 (2021)One Parkway Building 13th Floor, PhiladelphiaWebsite

Special districts 6

Special districts in Philadelphia County
NameWhat it doesOfficeWebsite
Philadelphia Housing AuthorityHousing and community development1800 S 32nd Street, PhiladelphiaWebsite
Philadelphia Industrial Development AuthorityIndustrial development1500 Market St, PhiladelphiaWebsite
Philadelphia Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities AuthorityOther multi-function districts1800 John F Kennedy Blvd, PhiladelphiaWebsite
Philadelphia Parking AuthorityParking facilities3101 Market St, PhiladelphiaWebsite
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation AuthorityPublic mass transit utility1234 Market St, PhiladelphiaWebsite
Philadelphia Regional Port AuthoritySea and inland port facilities3460 N Delaware Ave, PhiladelphiaWebsite

U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.

School districts based here

  • Ad Prima CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    1922 N. 63rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19151

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Alliance for Progress CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    1821-39 Cecil B Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19121

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Antonia Pantoja Community CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    4101 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19140

    Federal record.

  • ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    6301 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19120

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Belmont CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    4030 Brown St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Boys' Latin of Philadelphia CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    5501 Cedar Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

    Federal record.

  • Christopher Columbus CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    916 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Community Academy of Philadelphia CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    1100 E Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19124

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Deep Roots CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    3556 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19134

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Discovery CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    4700 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19131

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Esperanza Academy CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    301 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19140

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Esperanza Cyber CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    4261 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19140

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Eugenio Maria De Hostos CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    6301 N 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19120

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • First Philadelphia Preparatory CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    4300 Tacony St, Philadelphia, PA, 19124

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    1023 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA, 19123

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School

    Independent charter district1 schools

    4259 Richmond Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19137

    Federal record.

  • Franklin Towne CHS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    5301 Tacony St, Philadelphia, PA, 19137

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Frederick Douglass Mastery CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    2118 W. Norris St., Philadelphia, PA, 19121

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Freire CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    2027 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Global Leadership Academy CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    4601 Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19131

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at Huey

    Independent charter district1 schools

    5200 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Green Woods CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    468 Domino Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19128

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    640 N 66th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19151

    Federal record.

  • Imhotep Institute CHS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    6201 N. 21st St., Philadelphia, PA, 19138

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Independence CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    1600 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19146

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Independence CS West

    Independent charter district1 schools

    5600 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Inquiry CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    1301 Belmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19104

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Keystone Academy CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    4521 Longshore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19135

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • KIPP DuBois CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    5070 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19131

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • KIPP North Philadelphia CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    2539 N. 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19132

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • KIPP Philadelphia CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    2539 N. 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19132

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    4601 Market St, Philadelphia, PA, 19139

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • KIPP West Philadelphia CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    5070 Parkside Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19131

    Federal record.

  • Laboratory CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    Administrative Office, Philadelphia, PA, 19140

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Lindley Academy CS at Birney

    Independent charter district1 schools

    900 West Lindley Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19141

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Mariana Bracetti Academy CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    1840 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19124

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Maritime Academy CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    2275 Bridge St, Philadelphia, PA, 19137

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • MaST Community CS II

    Independent charter district1 schools

    6238 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19111

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • MaST Community CS III

    Independent charter district1 schools

    1 Crown Way (12345 Roosevelt Blvd), Philadelphia, PA, 19154

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus

    Independent charter district1 schools

    35 S. 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Mastery CS John Wister Elementary

    Independent charter district1 schools

    67 E Bringhurst Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19144

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Mastery CS-Cleveland Elementary

    Independent charter district1 schools

    3701 N. 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19140

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Mastery CS-Clymer Elementary

    Independent charter district1 schools

    1201 W Rush Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19133

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary

    Independent charter district1 schools

    5650 Sprague Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19138

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Mastery CS-Gratz Campus

    Independent charter district1 schools

    1798 West Hunting Park Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19140

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Mastery CS-Hardy Williams

    Independent charter district1 schools

    5400 Warrington Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Mastery CS-Harrity Campus

    Independent charter district1 schools

    5601 Christian Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Mastery CS-Mann Campus

    Independent charter district1 schools

    5376 W. Berks Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19131

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Mastery CS-Pickett Campus

    Independent charter district1 schools

    5700 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19144

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Mastery CS-Shoemaker Campus

    Independent charter district1 schools

    5301 Media Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19131

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Mastery CS-Smedley Campus

    Independent charter district1 schools

    1790 Bridge Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19124

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Mastery CS-Thomas Campus

    Independent charter district1 schools

    927 Johnston St, Philadelphia, PA, 19148

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Mastery Prep Elementary CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    1801 W. Pike Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19140

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Mathematics Science & Technology Community CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    1800 E Byberry Rd, Philadelphia, PA, 19116

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones

    Independent charter district1 schools

    2950 Memphis Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19134

    Federal record.

  • Multicultural Academy CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    3821 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19140

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • New Foundations CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    8001 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19136

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Northwood Academy CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    4621 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19124

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Pan American Academy CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    2830 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19133

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • People for People CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    800 N. Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, 19130

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Philadelphia Academy CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    11000 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19116

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Philadelphia City SD

    School district220 schools

    440 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19130

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

    Federal record.

  • Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    3300 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19129

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Philadelphia Montessori CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    2227 Island Rd, Philadelphia, PA, 19142

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Philadelphia Performing Arts CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    2600 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, 19145

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers

    Independent charter district1 schools

    1928 Point Breeze Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19145

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Richard Allen Preparatory CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    2601 S 58th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Russell Byers CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    1911 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Sankofa Freedom Academy CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    2501 Kensington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19125

    Federal record.

  • Southwest Leadership Academy CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    7101 Paschall Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19142

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Tacony Academy CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    1330 Rhawn Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19111

    Federal record.

  • TECH Freire CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    2221 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19132

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds

    Independent charter district1 schools

    1197 Haworth Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19124

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Universal Alcorn CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    3200 Dickinson Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19146

    Federal record.

  • Universal Audenried CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    3301 Tasker Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19145

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Universal Creighton CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    5401 Tabor Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19120

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Universal Institute CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    801 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19146

    Federal record.

  • Universal Vare CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    2100 South 24th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19145

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • West Oak Lane CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    7115 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19138

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • West Phila. Achievement CES

    Independent charter district1 schools

    6701 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19151

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Wissahickon CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    4700 G Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19144

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Young Scholars CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    900 N Marshall St, Philadelphia, PA, 19123

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Youth Build Phila CS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    2309 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, 19132

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.

Farmers markets

  • East Falls Farmers Market

    4100 Ridge Ave. Philadelphia, PA, 19129

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

  • Lifestyle Market at Greenable

    820 North 4th Street Philadelphia, PA, 19123

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

  • Chestnut Hill Farmers' Market

    7673 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19118

    WICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2021-01-26. USDA listing

  • Dickinson Square Farmers' Market

    1600 East Moyamensing Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19148

    WICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2021-01-27. USDA listing

  • Dutch Country Farmers' Market

    2031 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19111

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

  • Gorgas Park Farmers' Market

    6300 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19128

    WICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2021-01-26. USDA listing

  • Jabali Farmer's Market

    Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, PA

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2025-08-01. USDA listing

  • Jefferson Farmers' Market

    925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107

    WICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2021-01-26. USDA listing

  • Mt Airy Farmers' Market

    601 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19119

    WICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2021-01-26. USDA listing

  • Oxford Circle Farmers' Market

    900 E. Howell St., Oxford Circle Mennonite Church, Philadelphia, PA, 19149

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

  • Pretzel Park Farmers Market

    4300 Silverwood Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19127

    Senior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2021-06-03. USDA listing

  • Rittenhouse Saturday Farmers' Market

    1800 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

    WICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2021-01-26. USDA listing

  • Rittenhouse Tuesday Market

    1800 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

    WICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2021-01-26. USDA listing

  • The Fountain Farmers' Market

    The Singing Fountain, Philadelphia, PA, 19147

    WICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2021-01-26. USDA listing

  • University Square Farmers' Market

    3600 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104

    WICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2021-01-26. USDA listing

  • Weavers Way Farm Market

    7095 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

    WICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2025-08-05. USDA listing

USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.