Population 18,938 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Glen Mills
Household size in Glen Mills
| Period | Glen Mills | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.75 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Glen Mills holds 2.75 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.63, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the southwest.
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 Glen Mills
| Period | Glen Mills | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.0 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.3 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.1 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.5 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Glen Mills skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.5, 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 43.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Glen Mills
| Period | Glen Mills | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.1% of households in Glen Mills, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 1.0 points since 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 Glen Mills
Renters in Glen Mills
| Period | Glen Mills | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.0% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.6% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Glen Mills own their homes; 25.6% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Just over four in ten owners (41.9%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the center. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 7.6 points, 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 Glen Mills
| Period | Glen Mills | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Glen Mills: 6.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Philadelphia area as a whole looks much the same.
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 Glen Mills
| Period | Glen Mills | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Glen Mills has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing. Only 18 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 Glen Mills
| Period | Glen Mills | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,520 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,700 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,737 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,192 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$672 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Glen Mills costs $2,192 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $672 a month from 2006–10, a 44% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 39.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; 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 Glen Mills
Bachelor's degrees in Glen Mills
| Period | Glen Mills | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.9% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.3% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.6% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 63.0% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Glen Mills is highly educated: just over six in ten adults 25 and older (63.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 11.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 43 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 Glen Mills
| Period | Glen Mills | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.9% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.9% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.2% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.0% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Glen Mills is above the national rate: 94.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 0.9 points, even as the national rate rose.
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 Glen Mills
| Period | Glen Mills | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Glen Mills runs below the national rate: 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.3 points, as it has nationally. 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).
Glen Mills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Mills | 2.75 | 47.5 | 6.1% | 25.6% | 6.0% | 1991 | $2,192 | 63.0% | 94.0% | 3.4% |
| Thornton | 3.05 | 43.2 | 2.7% | 0.6% | 6.6% | 1991 | $1,636 | 57.2% | 93.5% | 4.3% |
| Chester Heights | 2.24 | 47.6 | 8.9% | 24.1% | 7.9% | 1983 | $2,442 | 54.5% | 97.0% | 2.1% |
| Cheyney | 2.66 | 44.5 | 9.5% | 23.3% | 3.3% | 1992 | $2,341 | 61.6% | 98.1% | 3.1% |
| Garnet Valley | 3.05 | 46.4 | 3.6% | 4.5% | 5.9% | 1995 | $1,407 | 59.1% | 97.7% | 3.1% |
| Lima | 2.36 | 67.3 | 1.6% | 49.4% | 12.0% | 1980 | $3,407 | 45.5% | 93.5% | 3.1% |
| Aston | 2.61 | 44.1 | 6.0% | 12.2% | 4.9% | 1974 | $1,542 | 38.0% | 95.7% | 5.4% |
| Chadds Ford | 2.75 | 46.4 | 2.9% | 13.8% | 7.0% | 1988 | $2,445 | 71.0% | 98.0% | 5.0% |
| Westtown | 2.95 | 47.8 | 4.8% | 9.1% | 1.6% | 1979 | $2,548 | 65.2% | 99.5% | 5.8% |
| Boothwyn | 2.13 | 48.1 | 7.7% | 35.9% | 3.3% | 1982 | $1,449 | 34.8% | 95.0% | 4.5% |
| Marcus Hook | 2.69 | 41.9 | 11.7% | 35.4% | 4.9% | 1965 | $1,347 | 25.7% | 92.6% | 7.8% |
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 Glen Mills. 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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