what is the population of philadelphia

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Philadelphia as of July 1, 2022, was 1,567,258. However, according to the 2020 U.S. Census Bureaus tabulation, there were 1,603,797 people residing in Philadelphia. The population of Philadelphia has been declining in recent years, with a decrease of over 36,500 residents as of July 2022.