​District at a Glance:

​The Central District covers 5.67 square miles and has a total population of 117,132, according to the 2010 census. The Central District - commonly referred to as Center City - is a part of the region’s metropolitan center, which also includes a portion of University City. Center City is a highly dense, compact, mixed-use area that is the primary hub of the region’s economic, educational, and cultural activities. Center City is the home of Philadelphia’s historic core, as well as a dynamic area of growth that is attracting new residents, businesses, and visitors to the city.