Population 8,522 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Effort
Household size in Effort
| Period | Effort | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.96 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.03 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.02 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.86 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Effort average 2.86 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has dropped from 2.96 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 35 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 Effort
| Period | Effort | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.2 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.6 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Effort skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 37.6 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Effort
| Period | Effort | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.9% of households in Effort, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.1 points, 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 Effort
Renters in Effort
| Period | Effort | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 7.2% of households in Effort rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About three in ten owners (29.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only seven of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people 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 Effort
| Period | Effort | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.1% of the housing in Effort, 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. Vacancy has risen 7.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Effort
| Period | Effort | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Effort are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 42 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 Effort
| Period | Effort | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $988 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,161 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,266 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,566 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$578 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Effort costs $1,566 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in Pennsylvania as a whole ($1,323). Rent has climbed $578 a month since 2006–10, up 59%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 46.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Effort
Bachelor's degrees in Effort
| Period | Effort | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.6% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.7% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.6% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Effort: 24.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
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 Effort
| Period | Effort | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.5% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.0% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Effort is above the national rate: 93.0% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Pennsylvania as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.5 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 Effort
| Period | Effort | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Effort is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Effort 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effort | 2.86 | 46.2 | 6.9% | 7.2% | 16.1% | 1987 | $1,566 | 24.6% | 93.0% | 5.5% |
| Sierra View | 3.22 | 39.2 | 7.0% | 11.0% | 14.1% | 1989 | $1,280 | 23.7% | 91.0% | 3.2% |
| McMichaels | 3.03 | 39.2 | 8.0% | 11.3% | 24.8% | 1990 | $1,602 | 21.5% | 91.4% | 10.0% |
| Indian Mountain Lake | 2.48 | 46.8 | 5.0% | 13.4% | 29.2% | 1989 | $1,148 | 20.6% | 85.1% | 3.1% |
| Gilbert | 2.30 | 55.0 | 8.3% | 15.1% | 10.8% | 1977 | $1,147 | 21.7% | 90.3% | 12.3% |
| Brodheadsville | 3.03 | 45.8 | 3.0% | 6.6% | 6.4% | 1980 | $1,029 | 29.6% | 90.7% | 7.8% |
| Robin Hood Lakes | 2.40 | 44.7 | 4.8% | 12.8% | 31.7% | 1987 | $2,075 | 20.1% | 89.1% | 1.7% |
| Neola | 2.88 | 51.4 | 2.5% | 9.6% | 9.0% | 1983 | $1,327 | 24.9% | 92.4% | 4.7% |
| Kresgeville | 2.92 | 44.9 | 7.2% | 10.6% | 14.2% | 1984 | $1,765 | 18.8% | 89.3% | 3.2% |
| Kunkletown | 2.51 | 50.2 | 6.6% | 12.6% | 17.6% | 1981 | $1,500 | 20.4% | 88.4% | 3.4% |
| Albrightsville | 2.41 | 47.5 | 11.2% | 9.4% | 37.6% | 1991 | $1,229 | 26.1% | 90.2% | 6.2% |
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 Effort. 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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