Population 21,185 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Aston
Household size in Aston
| Period | Aston | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.61 people per household, Aston sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.69 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Aston
| Period | Aston | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.3 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.7 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.1 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Aston skews older than the country: its median age is 44.1, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 39.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Aston
| Period | Aston | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Aston: 6.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Aston has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Pennsylvania cities.
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 Aston
Renters in Aston
| Period | Aston | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 12.2% of households in Aston rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 35.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the east.
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 Aston
| Period | Aston | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.9% of homes in Aston are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Aston
| Period | Aston | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Aston run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. Even so, homes here are newer than in the wider Philadelphia area, where the median home dates to 1968. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the northeast.
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 Aston
| Period | Aston | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,014 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,144 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,247 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,542 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$527 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Aston costs $1,542 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Philadelphia area overall ($1,631). Rent has climbed $527 a month since 2006–10, up 52%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.8% of household income on rent, 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 Aston
Bachelor's degrees in Aston
| Period | Aston | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.1% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.1% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.2% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.0% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in Aston (38.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Philadelphia area as a whole (42.3%). The share with a degree has risen 7.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Aston
| Period | Aston | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.0% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.7% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.7% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.7% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Aston: 95.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.7 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 Aston
| Period | Aston | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Aston is the same as the national rate: 5.4% of the labor force. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 0.8 points, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Aston compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston | 2.61 | 44.1 | 6.0% | 12.2% | 4.9% | 1974 | $1,542 | 38.0% | 95.7% | 5.4% |
| Brookhaven | 2.51 | 39.5 | 13.8% | 19.4% | 7.2% | 1971 | $1,472 | 30.1% | 95.2% | 3.0% |
| Marcus Hook | 2.69 | 41.9 | 11.7% | 35.4% | 4.9% | 1965 | $1,347 | 25.7% | 92.6% | 7.8% |
| Chester Heights | 2.24 | 47.6 | 8.9% | 24.1% | 7.9% | 1983 | $2,442 | 54.5% | 97.0% | 2.1% |
| Trainer | 2.16 | 40.1 | 19.8% | 28.3% | 2.4% | 1957 | $1,309 | 13.3% | 93.7% | 5.6% |
| Upland | 2.70 | 33.3 | 38.0% | 57.7% | 3.7% | 1943 | $1,211 | 20.2% | 93.7% | 4.5% |
| Parkside | 2.81 | 37.7 | 9.1% | 22.5% | 8.2% | 1952 | $1,303 | 26.4% | 94.3% | 2.7% |
| Boothwyn | 2.13 | 48.1 | 7.7% | 35.9% | 3.3% | 1982 | $1,449 | 34.8% | 95.0% | 4.5% |
| Rose Valley | 3.00 | 42.9 | 5.7% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1963 | $2,900 | 87.4% | 99.9% | 1.5% |
| Garnet Valley | 3.05 | 46.4 | 3.6% | 4.5% | 5.9% | 1995 | $1,407 | 59.1% | 97.7% | 3.1% |
| Chester | 2.53 | 36.3 | 26.4% | 60.0% | 15.8% | 1950 | $1,068 | 15.1% | 85.2% | 16.2% |
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 Aston. 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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