Population 6,263 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Edgemoor
Household size in Edgemoor
| Period | Edgemoor | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.24 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.68 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.65 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.13 | 2.57 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Edgemoor are small: just 2.13 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. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.24, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 37 Delaware cities with 5,000+ people, only three have smaller 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 Edgemoor
| Period | Edgemoor | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9 | 38.5 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.9 | 39.3 | 40.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.1 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.4 | 40.4 | 43.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.5 | +1.9 | +3.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Edgemoor is 43.4 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.9, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the west.
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 Edgemoor
| Period | Edgemoor | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 12.2% | 12.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 11.8% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in seven households in Edgemoor (13.6%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Edgemoor
Renters in Edgemoor
| Period | Edgemoor | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5% | 30.2% | 26.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.9% | 32.1% | 28.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.9% | 32.7% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.0% | 33.2% | 27.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +3.0 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
About four in ten households in Edgemoor rent their homes (41.0%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 29.4% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.5 points, mirroring the country. Of the 37 Delaware cities with 5,000+ people, only two have 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 Edgemoor
| Period | Edgemoor | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 9.1% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 9.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 6.9% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −11.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −3.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Edgemoor than nationally: 6.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Philadelphia area. Vacancy has fallen 11.8 points since 2006–10, 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 Edgemoor
| Period | Edgemoor | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1964 | 1979 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1965 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1965 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1968 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Edgemoor is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1956, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the north. Only one other Delaware city with 5,000+ people has older 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 Edgemoor
| Period | Edgemoor | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,070 | $1,049 | $1,037 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,006 | $1,147 | $1,109 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,121 | $1,281 | $1,228 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,440 | $1,631 | $1,514 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$370 | +$582 | +$477 | +$606 |
Rent in Edgemoor runs $1,440 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $370 a month from 2006–10, a 35% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; 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 Edgemoor
Bachelor's degrees in Edgemoor
| Period | Edgemoor | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.2% | 32.7% | 27.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.7% | 34.4% | 29.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.6% | 37.9% | 31.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.4% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Edgemoor as nationally: 37.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Philadelphia area as a whole (42.3%). The share with a degree has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Edgemoor
| Period | Edgemoor | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.1% | 87.5% | 87.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.6% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.7% | 90.5% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.5% | 91.9% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Edgemoor is above the national rate: 93.5% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Edgemoor
| Period | Edgemoor | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 8.4% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 10.2% | 8.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Edgemoor is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Philadelphia area overall (6.1%). Unemployment has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
Edgemoor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgemoor | 2.13 | 43.4 | 13.6% | 41.0% | 6.9% | 1956 | $1,440 | 37.4% | 93.5% | 5.0% |
| Bellefonte | 2.36 | 42.1 | 14.8% | 31.3% | 3.8% | 1938 | $1,511 | 34.0% | 97.8% | 4.9% |
| Penns Grove | 2.93 | 29.7 | 29.5% | 55.7% | 16.9% | 1958 | $1,186 | 17.0% | 80.9% | 12.0% |
| Wilmington | 2.45 | 42.4 | 14.9% | 33.8% | 7.2% | 1961 | $1,498 | 40.4% | 91.4% | 5.1% |
| 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% |
| Claymont | 2.28 | 40.5 | 10.1% | 45.9% | 4.9% | 1971 | $1,461 | 38.6% | 94.9% | 5.3% |
| Carneys Point | 2.32 | 46.3 | 12.1% | 38.0% | 12.7% | 1963 | $1,427 | 20.2% | 90.7% | 7.3% |
| Rockland | 1.96 | 58.7 | 9.5% | 18.6% | 5.3% | 1976 | $2,570 | 75.2% | 99.2% | 4.2% |
| Pedricktown | 2.89 | 41.0 | 7.0% | 27.1% | 12.1% | 1963 | $1,688 | 28.8% | 91.7% | 10.2% |
| Elsmere | 2.77 | 36.0 | 17.9% | 32.5% | 3.4% | 1955 | $1,331 | 16.5% | 79.0% | 5.6% |
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 Edgemoor. 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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