Population 7,707 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Furlong
Household size in Furlong
| Period | Furlong | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.01 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.89 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.82 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.89 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Furlong average 2.89 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has dropped from 3.01 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 23 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people 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 Furlong
| Period | Furlong | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.5 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.4 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.7 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Furlong is 42.7 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 42.0, a smaller shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the south and 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 Furlong
| Period | Furlong | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Furlong: 3.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Only 21 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 Furlong
Renters in Furlong
| Period | Furlong | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 8.4% of households in Furlong rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly a quarter of owners (23.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.6 points, in line with the national trend. Only 19 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 Furlong
| Period | Furlong | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.5% of homes in Furlong are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.0 points, as it has nationally. Only 25 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 Furlong
| Period | Furlong | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Furlong has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1995, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Only four 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 Furlong
| Period | Furlong | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,863 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,833 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,376 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,294 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$431 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in Furlong runs $2,294 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $431 a month from 2006–10, a 23% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 24.0% 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 northeast; the highest are in the center.
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 Furlong
Bachelor's degrees in Furlong
| Period | Furlong | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.6% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 57.9% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.6% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 68.2% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.6 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Furlong is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (68.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 15.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 27 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Furlong
| Period | Furlong | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.5% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.1% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.9% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.8% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Furlong: 98.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.3 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have a higher 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 Furlong
| Period | Furlong | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Furlong has been strong: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.3 points from 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).
Furlong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furlong | 2.89 | 42.7 | 3.9% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 1995 | $2,294 | 68.2% | 98.8% | 2.4% |
| Jamison | 3.04 | 43.0 | 3.3% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 1989 | $1,827 | 62.2% | 97.5% | 3.9% |
| Buckingham | 2.30 | 55.5 | 5.3% | 10.3% | 6.1% | 1975 | $1,380 | 65.2% | 98.1% | 6.2% |
| Wycombe | 2.23 | 57.6 | 4.9% | 13.4% | 1.7% | 1981 | $1,319 | 44.5% | 98.5% | 1.2% |
| Doylestown | 2.54 | 47.6 | 6.6% | 22.9% | 4.9% | 1981 | $2,034 | 63.4% | 98.4% | 3.2% |
| Holicong | 1.76 | 64.8 | 1.8% | 7.4% | 0.8% | 1980 | $1,314 | 62.8% | 95.2% | 0.0% |
| Glendale | 1.76 | 64.8 | 1.8% | 7.4% | 0.8% | 1980 | $1,314 | 62.8% | 95.2% | 0.0% |
| Warrington | 2.67 | 44.5 | 4.8% | 20.9% | 1.2% | 1987 | $1,879 | 52.3% | 96.1% | 4.1% |
| New Britain | 2.60 | 31.8 | 13.5% | 19.6% | 8.4% | 1972 | $2,118 | 45.1% | 97.2% | 2.0% |
| Warminster | 2.49 | 47.1 | 5.8% | 26.3% | 4.2% | 1976 | $1,676 | 39.5% | 95.7% | 3.2% |
| Ivyland | 3.21 | 36.7 | 13.7% | 14.7% | 8.9% | 1972 | $2,308 | 49.6% | 92.5% | 2.1% |
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 Furlong. 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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