These American Cities Are Getting Poorer

9. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The City of Brotherly Love has lost a large part of its population in recent years. People say it's due to a lack of job opportunities in Philadelphia, along with crime issues, cost of living, quality of schools, and the type, size, and cost of available housing here. Additionally, Philadelphia’s slow economic growth led to its inability to attract businesses that will provide a liveable wage.

• Change in per capita income: $4,648
• Change in median household income: -$18,071
• Change in population: -373,087
• Change in poverty rate: 149.00%