Population 5,982 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of Elverson: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in Elverson
Household size in Elverson
| Period | Elverson | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.65 people per household, Elverson sits right at the national average. Household size has crept up from 2.58 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 Elverson
| Period | Elverson | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.2 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.9 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.6 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.3 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.9 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.3, Elverson is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 47.2, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the northeast.
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 Elverson
| Period | Elverson | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Elverson: 4.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 37 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 Elverson
Renters in Elverson
| Period | Elverson | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.1% of households in Elverson rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 44.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 Elverson
| Period | Elverson | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Elverson: just 2.4% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 18 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 Elverson
| Period | Elverson | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Elverson are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east has the oldest housing. Elverson has newer homes than at least four in five Pennsylvania cities.
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 Elverson
| Period | Elverson | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $834 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $967 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $978 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,356 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$523 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Elverson costs $1,356 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $523 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 23.9% 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 west; the highest are in the northeast.
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 Elverson
Bachelor's degrees in Elverson
| Period | Elverson | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.8% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.9% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.7% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.7% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in Elverson (39.7%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The Philadelphia area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a degree has risen 5.9 points since 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 Elverson
| Period | Elverson | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.7% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.5% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.8% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.9% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Elverson: 94.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.2 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 Elverson
| Period | Elverson | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Elverson runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, 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).
Elverson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elverson | 2.65 | 46.3 | 4.6% | 16.1% | 2.4% | 1985 | $1,356 | 39.7% | 94.9% | 3.5% |
| Pine Swamp | 2.87 | 47.1 | 7.7% | 16.1% | 2.3% | 1972 | $1,273 | 34.2% | 91.5% | 5.2% |
| Morgantown | 2.91 | 40.7 | 7.3% | 15.3% | 4.7% | 1991 | $1,284 | 33.7% | 89.4% | 3.9% |
| New Morgan | 2.80 | 41.6 | 8.8% | 18.2% | 5.7% | 1996 | $1,413 | 31.3% | 94.9% | 4.2% |
| Geigertown | 2.76 | 45.0 | 5.5% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 1987 | $984 | 41.7% | 90.1% | 3.6% |
| St. Peters | 2.41 | 52.3 | 2.2% | 9.4% | 4.9% | 1966 | $1,870 | 52.4% | 95.5% | 3.4% |
| Glenmoore | 2.87 | 44.1 | 5.0% | 8.0% | 5.3% | 1987 | $2,015 | 60.3% | 97.2% | 2.4% |
| Weavertown | 3.24 | 37.7 | 12.9% | 15.1% | 4.5% | 1985 | $1,165 | 38.7% | 83.9% | 1.1% |
| Kulptown | 2.82 | 43.7 | 8.5% | 13.9% | 1.9% | 1974 | $1,175 | 39.0% | 93.6% | 2.0% |
| Honey Brook | 2.75 | 46.2 | 7.2% | 21.1% | 6.8% | 1988 | $1,506 | 32.4% | 88.8% | 3.3% |
| Lyndell | 3.22 | 40.8 | 10.0% | 0.0% | 12.4% | 1979 | $1,707 | 67.0% | 100.0% | 12.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Cities with similar populations: Yarmouth Port, MA · Stormville, NY · Allendale, NJ · Bethel Heights, AR · Algona, IA · Atkins, AR · Woodville, TX · Worland, WY · Bethel, AK · York Haven, PA
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 Elverson. 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.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.