Statistics
Dementia in Philadelphia: 2026 Statistics
How many people in Philadelphia are old enough to be at risk, how many are estimated to be living with dementia, how many are on their own, and what care costs. Every figure is sourced below.
Census data verified · Page updated
| Measure | Philadelphia | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | — | Census ACS 5-year estimate |
| Aged 65 and over | 227,129 | |
| Aged 85 and over | 25,511 | 11.2% of those 65+ |
| Estimated living with dementia | 25,237 | Estimate: 1 in 9 of those 65+, see method |
| Seniors living alone | 80,889 | 35.6% of those 65+ |
| Median household income | $60,698 | All households, Census ACS |
| In-home care, hourly | $26 to $34 | The range Dementia In Home quotes for this city |
What in-home care costs in Philadelphia
Using the hourly range above. Twenty hours a week is a common starting point; forty is roughly full-time daytime cover.
20 hours a week, per month
$2,252 to $2,944
40 hours a week, per month
$4,503 to $5,889
20 hours a week, per year
$27,040 to $35,360
Full breakdown, and what changes the number, on the cost of care in Philadelphia.
Where Philadelphia stands among 20 cities
- Residents aged 65 and over: #5 of 20
- Estimated living with dementia: #5 of 20
- Seniors living alone: #5 of 20
- Lowest hourly care rate: #4 of 20
All 20 cities side by side on the national statistics page.
Frequently asked questions
- How many people in Philadelphia have dementia?
- An estimated 25,237. This applies the Alzheimer's Association's national prevalence figure of roughly 1 in 9 people aged 65 and over to Philadelphia's Census count of 227,129 residents in that age group. It is an estimate, not a diagnosis count.
- How many seniors live alone in Philadelphia?
- 80,889 people aged 65 or over live alone in Philadelphia, which is 35.6% of that age group, according to Census ACS 5-year estimates.
- What does in-home dementia care cost in Philadelphia?
- Dementia In Home quotes $26 to $34 an hour in Philadelphia. At 20 hours a week that is about $2,252 to $2,944 a month; at 40 hours, $4,503 to $5,889.
- How does Philadelphia compare with other cities?
- Among the 20 cities Dementia In Home covers, Philadelphia ranks 5 for residents aged 65 and over and 5 for seniors living alone.
Sources and method
- Population, age bands, seniors living alone and median household income: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, verified August 24, 2026.
- Estimated dementia cases: the number of residents aged 65 and over divided by 9, applying the Alzheimer's Association's national prevalence figure of about 1 in 9 in that age group. It is a population estimate, not a count of diagnoses, and local prevalence may differ.
- Hourly care rates are the range Dementia In Home quotes for Philadelphia. Monthly figures use 4.33 weeks a month.
- Rankings are among the 20 cities Dementia In Home publishes guides for, not among all US cities.
Statistics for other cities
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