Population 5,820 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Cochranville
| Period | Cochranville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.95 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.87 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.89 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.78 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Cochranville average 2.78 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.95, a much bigger shift than nationally. Cochranville has larger households than at least four in five Pennsylvania cities.
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 Cochranville
| Period | Cochranville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.1 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.8 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.8 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.1 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.0 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Cochranville skews older than the country: its median age is 44.1, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.1, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the southeast.
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 Cochranville
| Period | Cochranville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Cochranville: 4.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 4.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 31 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 Cochranville
Renters in Cochranville
| Period | Cochranville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Cochranville is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.0% 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 (39.8%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 5.1 points from 2006–10, 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 Cochranville
| Period | Cochranville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.2% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.4% of homes in Cochranville are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.8 points, in line with the national trend. Only 19 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Cochranville
| Period | Cochranville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Cochranville are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the west has the oldest housing. Only 49 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people 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 Cochranville
| Period | Cochranville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $956 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,128 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,024 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,127 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$171 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in Cochranville pays $1,127 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $171 a month since 2006–10, up 18%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Cochranville
Bachelor's degrees in Cochranville
| Period | Cochranville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.5% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.7% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.5% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.4 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Cochranville as nationally: 37.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Philadelphia area (42.3%). The share with a degree is up 11.4 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 Cochranville
| Period | Cochranville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.8% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.5% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.1% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.2% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Cochranville never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is down 0.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 45 have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Cochranville
| Period | Cochranville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Cochranville has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.8 points, 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).
Cochranville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cochranville | 2.78 | 44.1 | 4.3% | 11.0% | 2.4% | 1987 | $1,127 | 37.5% | 87.2% | 2.5% |
| West Grove | 2.95 | 43.7 | 7.4% | 18.1% | 7.6% | 1991 | $1,431 | 47.0% | 89.2% | 0.8% |
| Lincoln University | 3.01 | 38.7 | 5.8% | 6.3% | 3.6% | 1994 | $1,392 | 44.8% | 96.1% | 6.0% |
| Chatham | 2.72 | 48.9 | 7.1% | 28.6% | 6.0% | 1970 | $1,474 | 37.1% | 93.9% | 0.7% |
| Doe Run | 2.00 | 51.9 | 7.3% | 50.7% | 8.0% | 1938 | $1,656 | 39.7% | 94.6% | 2.3% |
| Atglen | 3.21 | 32.9 | 9.8% | 19.8% | 2.6% | 1985 | $1,244 | 27.6% | 84.3% | 3.7% |
| Oxford | 2.89 | 39.8 | 9.9% | 26.6% | 5.0% | 1987 | $1,342 | 35.5% | 86.3% | 3.8% |
| Pomeroy | 1.87 | 65.0 | 6.9% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 1954 | $1,357 | 27.0% | 95.6% | 3.7% |
| Parkesburg | 2.77 | 35.4 | 12.6% | 28.9% | 2.6% | 1982 | $1,337 | 29.8% | 92.2% | 5.4% |
| Christiana | 3.29 | 30.9 | 5.5% | 35.4% | 1.5% | 1974 | $1,088 | 14.4% | 67.3% | 1.9% |
| Avondale | 3.13 | 37.5 | 9.0% | 12.5% | 4.4% | 1991 | $1,295 | 57.2% | 87.2% | 1.3% |
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 Cochranville. 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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