Population 9,213 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Jamison
| Period | Jamison | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.12 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.99 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.93 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.04 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Jamison are large by national standards, averaging 3.04 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has edged down from 3.12 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only nine 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 Jamison
| Period | Jamison | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.8 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.9 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.0 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Jamison skews older than the country: its median age is 43.0, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.5, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the west.
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 Jamison
| Period | Jamison | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.3% of households in Jamison, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only ten 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 Jamison
Renters in Jamison
| Period | Jamison | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.9% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Jamison is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 3.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 32.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Only one other Pennsylvania city with 5,000+ people has 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 Jamison
| Period | Jamison | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.6% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Jamison: just 2.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.3 points, in line with the national trend. Only 11 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 Jamison
| Period | Jamison | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Jamison has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Only 26 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 Jamison
| Period | Jamison | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,744 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,261 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,841 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,827 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$83 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in Jamison pays $1,827 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $83 a month since 2006–10, up 5%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. 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 Jamison
Bachelor's degrees in Jamison
| Period | Jamison | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.2% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.1% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.5% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.2% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Jamison is highly educated: just over six in ten adults 25 and older (62.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 45 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 Jamison
| Period | Jamison | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.3% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.7% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.5% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.5% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Jamison: 97.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Jamison has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Pennsylvania cities.
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 Jamison
| Period | Jamison | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.5% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.8% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Jamison runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% 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).
Jamison 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamison | 3.04 | 43.0 | 3.3% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 1989 | $1,827 | 62.2% | 97.5% | 3.9% |
| Furlong | 2.89 | 42.7 | 3.9% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 1995 | $2,294 | 68.2% | 98.8% | 2.4% |
| Warrington | 2.67 | 44.5 | 4.8% | 20.9% | 1.2% | 1987 | $1,879 | 52.3% | 96.1% | 4.1% |
| 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% |
| Wycombe | 2.23 | 57.6 | 4.9% | 13.4% | 1.7% | 1981 | $1,319 | 44.5% | 98.5% | 1.2% |
| Buckingham | 2.30 | 55.5 | 5.3% | 10.3% | 6.1% | 1975 | $1,380 | 65.2% | 98.1% | 6.2% |
| Doylestown | 2.54 | 47.6 | 6.6% | 22.9% | 4.9% | 1981 | $2,034 | 63.4% | 98.4% | 3.2% |
| New Britain | 2.60 | 31.8 | 13.5% | 19.6% | 8.4% | 1972 | $2,118 | 45.1% | 97.2% | 2.0% |
| Richboro | 2.88 | 48.5 | 3.6% | 1.8% | 2.1% | 1979 | $2,084 | 65.5% | 97.7% | 1.3% |
| Hatboro | 2.74 | 39.9 | 7.9% | 31.4% | 7.3% | 1959 | $1,638 | 40.5% | 94.3% | 5.3% |
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 Jamison. 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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