Population 15,658 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Claymont
Household size in Claymont
| Period | Claymont | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.68 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.65 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.57 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Claymont are small: just 2.28 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.44 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 Claymont
| Period | Claymont | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1 | 38.5 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.4 | 39.3 | 40.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.9 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.5 | 40.4 | 43.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +1.9 | +3.6 | +2.3 |
At 40.5, the median age in Claymont is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.1, mirroring the country.
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 Claymont
| Period | Claymont | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 12.2% | 12.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 11.8% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Claymont than nationally: 10.1%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Claymont
Renters in Claymont
| Period | Claymont | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.1% | 30.2% | 26.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.7% | 32.1% | 28.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.6% | 32.7% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.9% | 33.2% | 27.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +3.0 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Claymont than nationally: 45.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 24.7% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 4.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Delaware city with 5,000+ people has a higher 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 Claymont
| Period | Claymont | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 9.1% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 9.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 6.9% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −13.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −3.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Claymont: just 4.9% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 13.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Claymont has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Delaware cities.
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 Claymont
| Period | Claymont | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1964 | 1979 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1965 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1965 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1968 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +4 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Claymont is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, 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 1960 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the southwest 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 Claymont
| Period | Claymont | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $944 | $1,049 | $1,037 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $947 | $1,147 | $1,109 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,250 | $1,281 | $1,228 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,461 | $1,631 | $1,514 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$517 | +$582 | +$477 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Claymont costs $1,461 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $517 a month from 2006–10, a 55% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the west.
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 Claymont
Bachelor's degrees in Claymont
| Period | Claymont | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 32.7% | 27.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.5% | 34.4% | 29.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.9% | 37.9% | 31.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.6% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.8 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in Claymont (38.6%) 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 is up 13.8 points from 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 Claymont
| Period | Claymont | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.3% | 87.5% | 87.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.1% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.0% | 90.5% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.9% | 91.9% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Claymont: 94.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.5 points, mirroring the country. Claymont has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Delaware cities.
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 Claymont
| Period | Claymont | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 8.4% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 10.2% | 8.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Claymont is close to the national rate: 5.3% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Philadelphia area overall (6.1%). 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).
Claymont 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claymont | 2.28 | 40.5 | 10.1% | 45.9% | 4.9% | 1971 | $1,461 | 38.6% | 94.9% | 5.3% |
| Ardentown | 2.30 | 58.1 | 4.2% | 9.3% | 3.2% | 1958 | $1,417 | 52.1% | 97.8% | 3.1% |
| Arden | 2.30 | 58.2 | 4.1% | 9.2% | 3.2% | 1958 | $1,420 | 52.2% | 97.8% | 3.0% |
| Boothwyn | 2.13 | 48.1 | 7.7% | 35.9% | 3.3% | 1982 | $1,449 | 34.8% | 95.0% | 4.5% |
| Marcus Hook | 2.69 | 41.9 | 11.7% | 35.4% | 4.9% | 1965 | $1,347 | 25.7% | 92.6% | 7.8% |
| Bellefonte | 2.36 | 42.1 | 14.8% | 31.3% | 3.8% | 1938 | $1,511 | 34.0% | 97.8% | 4.9% |
| Garnet Valley | 3.05 | 46.4 | 3.6% | 4.5% | 5.9% | 1995 | $1,407 | 59.1% | 97.7% | 3.1% |
| Nortonville | 3.34 | 32.2 | 7.2% | 9.2% | 7.2% | 1965 | $1,809 | 23.1% | 90.4% | 9.0% |
| Trainer | 2.16 | 40.1 | 19.8% | 28.3% | 2.4% | 1957 | $1,309 | 13.3% | 93.7% | 5.6% |
| Edgemoor | 2.13 | 43.4 | 13.6% | 41.0% | 6.9% | 1956 | $1,440 | 37.4% | 93.5% | 5.0% |
| Aston | 2.61 | 44.1 | 6.0% | 12.2% | 4.9% | 1974 | $1,542 | 38.0% | 95.7% | 5.4% |
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 Claymont. 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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