Population 8,815 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Elmer
Household size in Elmer
| Period | Elmer | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.81 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.73 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.72 people per household, Elmer sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Philadelphia area overall, where it has 2.57 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.81, mirroring the country.
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 Elmer
| Period | Elmer | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.1 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.4 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.3 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.6 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Elmer skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.6, as it has 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 Elmer
| Period | Elmer | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Elmer: 7.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Elmer
Renters in Elmer
| Period | Elmer | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 15.0% of households in Elmer rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 47.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 6.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Elmer
| Period | Elmer | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Elmer: 5.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Philadelphia area. Vacancy has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Elmer
| Period | Elmer | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Elmer 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 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the north 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 Elmer
| Period | Elmer | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,050 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,127 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,324 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,435 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$385 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in Elmer pays $1,435 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $385 a month from 2006–10, a 37% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 37.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest 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 Elmer
Bachelor's degrees in Elmer
| Period | Elmer | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.8% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.4% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Elmer: 25.4% 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 5.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the northeast.
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 Elmer
| Period | Elmer | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.2% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.0% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.3% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.9% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Elmer have finished high school as nationally: 89.9%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Philadelphia area as a whole (91.9%). The share with a diploma is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, 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 Elmer
| Period | Elmer | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Elmer is close to the national rate: 5.1% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Philadelphia area as a whole (6.1%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 points, as it has nationally.
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).
Elmer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmer | 2.72 | 47.3 | 7.6% | 15.0% | 5.7% | 1971 | $1,435 | 25.4% | 89.9% | 5.1% |
| Greenville | 2.94 | 47.1 | 4.1% | 10.9% | 2.3% | 1977 | $1,232 | 28.4% | 93.1% | 10.9% |
| Centerton | 2.79 | 44.7 | 8.6% | 17.6% | 4.4% | 1975 | $1,371 | 25.5% | 90.9% | 6.4% |
| Friendship | 2.84 | 41.5 | 6.2% | 9.4% | 3.2% | 1971 | $1,578 | 27.0% | 94.3% | 6.6% |
| Shirley | 2.70 | 46.9 | 2.9% | 6.7% | 7.4% | 1968 | $1,323 | 27.9% | 89.5% | 12.0% |
| Norma | 2.71 | 40.2 | 15.4% | 39.6% | 6.8% | 1974 | $1,379 | 26.0% | 88.9% | 3.3% |
| Malaga | 2.78 | 45.9 | 14.6% | 22.6% | 10.8% | 1978 | $1,337 | 26.3% | 92.5% | 5.4% |
| Deerfield Street | 3.08 | 53.4 | 8.5% | 0.0% | 46.2% | 1972 | $1,121 | 17.2% | 82.3% | 2.3% |
| Iona | 2.67 | 43.1 | 12.2% | 18.2% | 10.2% | 1975 | $1,683 | 23.5% | 85.7% | 6.8% |
| Daretown | 2.68 | 44.8 | 2.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 1961 | $1,520 | 25.3% | 88.5% | 15.2% |
| Rosenhayn | 3.04 | 42.3 | 13.8% | 13.7% | 4.8% | 1973 | $1,563 | 22.9% | 78.8% | 7.3% |
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 Elmer. 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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