Population 9,850 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bushkill
Household size in Bushkill
| Period | Bushkill | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.79 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.99 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.37 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Bushkill run small, averaging 2.42 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Pennsylvania as a whole looks much the same. Household size has dropped from 2.79 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Bushkill
| Period | Bushkill | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.1 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.9 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.8 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.9, Bushkill is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.1, a much bigger shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the east.
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 Bushkill
| Period | Bushkill | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Bushkill than nationally: 13.7%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Bushkill has a higher 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 Bushkill
Renters in Bushkill
| Period | Bushkill | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.1 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 8.8% of households in Bushkill rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 32.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 9.1 points, even as the national share rose. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 have a lower share of renters.
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 Bushkill
| Period | Bushkill | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.3% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 38.4% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.2% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Bushkill: 28.2% of homes are empty, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 9.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Bushkill
| Period | Bushkill | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Bushkill has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 15 have newer homes.
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 Bushkill
| Period | Bushkill | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $895 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,318 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,413 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,904 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,009 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Bushkill costs $1,904 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,009 a month from 2006–10, a 113% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 48.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 42 have higher rents.
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 Bushkill
Bachelor's degrees in Bushkill
| Period | Bushkill | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.6% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Bushkill than nationally: 26.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.6 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 Bushkill
| Period | Bushkill | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.3% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.6% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.3% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.3% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Bushkill have finished high school (92.3%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Pennsylvania. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.1 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Bushkill
| Period | Bushkill | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Bushkill runs well above the national rate: 8.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 28 have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 5.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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).
Bushkill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushkill | 2.42 | 47.9 | 13.7% | 8.8% | 28.2% | 1991 | $1,904 | 26.6% | 92.3% | 8.1% |
| Tamiment | 3.16 | 46.4 | 6.3% | 7.6% | 41.7% | 1999 | $2,031 | 9.0% | 76.1% | 12.2% |
| Egypt Mills | 2.54 | 53.5 | 13.8% | 1.2% | 8.4% | 1982 | $1,873 | 19.2% | 94.8% | 7.0% |
| Marshalls Creek | 2.68 | 43.4 | 11.1% | 8.1% | 17.2% | 1990 | $1,705 | 31.9% | 88.8% | 5.8% |
| Five Points | 2.63 | 55.3 | 7.6% | 6.8% | 18.0% | 1964 | $1,238 | 27.6% | 94.9% | 1.9% |
| Dingmans Ferry | 2.47 | 45.8 | 12.8% | 11.1% | 28.8% | 1984 | $1,201 | 29.7% | 93.1% | 7.0% |
| Jacksonburg | 2.33 | 48.7 | 3.9% | 3.0% | 3.7% | 1976 | $1,718 | 51.0% | 95.6% | 1.6% |
| Shawnee On Delaware | 2.26 | 37.0 | 8.4% | 47.5% | 63.1% | 1988 | $1,162 | 43.0% | 91.5% | 0.0% |
| Stillwater | 2.51 | 51.3 | 8.0% | 9.2% | 14.6% | 1964 | $1,319 | 32.1% | 96.8% | 5.9% |
| Birchwood Lakes | 2.69 | 45.2 | 4.7% | 12.8% | 24.7% | 1980 | $1,250 | 23.8% | 96.6% | 11.2% |
| Crandon Lakes | 2.59 | 47.5 | 9.4% | 12.1% | 4.7% | 1971 | $1,620 | 42.7% | 95.4% | 3.9% |
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 Bushkill. 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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