Population 21,225 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Broomall
Household size in Broomall
| Period | Broomall | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.73 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.89 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.17 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Broomall holds 2.89 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.72 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 24 have larger households.
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 Broomall
| Period | Broomall | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.4 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.1 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.6 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.0 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.4 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Broomall skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 45.4, even as the national median rose.
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 Broomall
| Period | Broomall | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.6% of households in Broomall, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 13 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Broomall
Renters in Broomall
| Period | Broomall | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Broomall is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (41.2%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.3 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Broomall
| Period | Broomall | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.5% of homes in Broomall are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Philadelphia area.
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 Broomall
| Period | Broomall | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Broomall is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1962, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Broomall
| Period | Broomall | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $976 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,151 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,324 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,796 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$820 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in Broomall pays $1,796 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $820 a month since 2006–10, up 84%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the south.
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 Broomall
Bachelor's degrees in Broomall
| Period | Broomall | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.3% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.4% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.9% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.2% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.8 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Broomall: 50.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 16.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Broomall
| Period | Broomall | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.9% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.8% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.6% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.5% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Broomall: 95.5% 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 5.7 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 Broomall
| Period | Broomall | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Broomall runs below the national rate: 4.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, as it has 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).
Broomall 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomall | 2.89 | 45.0 | 3.6% | 16.7% | 5.5% | 1962 | $1,796 | 50.2% | 95.5% | 4.0% |
| Havertown | 2.79 | 40.2 | 5.8% | 11.5% | 3.4% | 1948 | $1,574 | 60.8% | 96.7% | 4.6% |
| Newtown Square | 2.58 | 47.2 | 4.3% | 20.8% | 4.0% | 1979 | $2,162 | 65.7% | 97.5% | 2.0% |
| Springfield | 2.88 | 42.1 | 4.2% | 6.1% | 4.3% | 1957 | $1,539 | 52.7% | 97.2% | 3.2% |
| Drexel Hill | 2.65 | 36.9 | 12.9% | 35.5% | 6.4% | 1949 | $1,325 | 45.8% | 93.7% | 7.5% |
| Haverford | 2.34 | 46.0 | 7.3% | 25.0% | 7.7% | 1957 | $2,137 | 78.3% | 97.4% | 6.1% |
| Bryn Mawr | 2.55 | 35.7 | 4.9% | 35.1% | 9.2% | 1962 | $2,110 | 74.9% | 97.5% | 4.6% |
| Ardmore | 2.36 | 39.9 | 5.6% | 33.6% | 4.8% | 1948 | $1,605 | 70.7% | 98.1% | 4.3% |
| Villanova | 2.93 | 36.5 | 4.5% | 10.0% | 5.2% | 1960 | $1,961 | 77.9% | 87.9% | 5.2% |
| Media | 2.50 | 46.0 | 5.5% | 31.4% | 4.9% | 1970 | $2,177 | 59.9% | 96.4% | 4.2% |
| Clifton Heights | 2.49 | 38.2 | 10.7% | 34.0% | 5.4% | 1958 | $1,424 | 27.1% | 94.2% | 11.5% |
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 Broomall. 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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