Population 18,759 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Alleghany West
Household size in Alleghany West
| Period | Alleghany West | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.24 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.31 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Alleghany West is a place of small households, averaging 2.26 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.56 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Alleghany West
| Period | Alleghany West | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.0 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.2 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Alleghany West is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.2, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.2, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Alleghany West
| Period | Alleghany West | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.4% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.3% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Alleghany West: 25.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Compared with other Philadelphia neighborhoods, Alleghany West has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Alleghany West
Renters in Alleghany West
| Period | Alleghany West | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.3% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.7% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.7% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 59.0% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.7 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Alleghany West: 59.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 68.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 13.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Alleghany West
| Period | Alleghany West | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.3% of the housing in Alleghany West, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 3.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Alleghany West
| Period | Alleghany West | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1941 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1941 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1941 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1944 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Alleghany West is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1944, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1941 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Alleghany West
| Period | Alleghany West | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $741 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $796 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $898 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,147 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$406 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in Alleghany West pays $1,147 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $406 a month from 2006–10, a 55% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 37.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Alleghany West
Bachelor's degrees in Alleghany West
| Period | Alleghany West | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Alleghany West: 14.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Alleghany West has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Philadelphia neighborhoods.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Alleghany West
| Period | Alleghany West | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.9% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.1% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.9% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.1% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Alleghany West never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 13.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Alleghany West
| Period | Alleghany West | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −11.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Alleghany West: 10.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 11.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Alleghany West compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alleghany West | 2.26 | 38.2 | 25.3% | 59.0% | 15.3% | 1944 | $1,147 | 14.9% | 83.1% | 10.3% |
| Strawberry Mansion | 2.39 | 40.0 | 25.6% | 49.7% | 17.5% | 1941 | $1,089 | 14.2% | 84.7% | 18.4% |
| Tioga-Nicetown | 2.29 | 38.9 | 26.2% | 47.2% | 12.0% | 1945 | $1,171 | 11.7% | 81.6% | 14.9% |
| North Central | 2.44 | 25.0 | 31.4% | 70.3% | 16.5% | 1977 | $1,149 | 23.6% | 81.5% | 12.3% |
| East Falls | 1.89 | 33.1 | 5.2% | 55.0% | 7.3% | 1955 | $1,579 | 71.2% | 97.0% | 10.6% |
| Hartranft | 2.44 | 33.7 | 25.5% | 69.5% | 15.2% | 1965 | $1,118 | 16.5% | 78.7% | 16.1% |
| Brewerytown | 1.97 | 29.8 | 33.0% | 58.3% | 13.5% | 1968 | $1,455 | 46.2% | 90.7% | 10.1% |
| Hunting Park | 3.00 | 35.2 | 27.9% | 42.2% | 10.3% | 1941 | $1,222 | 10.5% | 70.6% | 16.8% |
| Fairhill | 3.46 | 36.2 | 26.9% | 56.2% | 11.6% | 1946 | $1,002 | 7.3% | 61.7% | 18.9% |
| Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne | 2.08 | 27.9 | 13.6% | 76.7% | 9.3% | 1976 | $1,152 | 35.0% | 87.7% | 12.1% |
| Fairmount | 1.86 | 37.2 | 3.8% | 48.8% | 6.8% | 1961 | $2,028 | 84.7% | 97.7% | 2.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Alleghany West. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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