Population 19,185 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Jenkintown
Household size in Jenkintown
| Period | Jenkintown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Jenkintown run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has crept up from 2.39 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 Jenkintown
| Period | Jenkintown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.1 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.7 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.9 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.1 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.0 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Jenkintown skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has dropped from 48.1 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 Jenkintown
| Period | Jenkintown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.7% of households in Jenkintown, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.3 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 Jenkintown
Renters in Jenkintown
| Period | Jenkintown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.5% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.3% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.8% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.5% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Jenkintown is about as common as it is nationally: 32.5% of households rent, against 34.8%. More than four in ten owners (43.9%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the east. The renter share has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 Jenkintown
| Period | Jenkintown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Jenkintown: 7.6% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Jenkintown
| Period | Jenkintown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1952 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1952 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Jenkintown is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1952, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west has the oldest housing. Jenkintown has older 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 Jenkintown
| Period | Jenkintown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,133 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,140 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,286 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,382 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$249 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Jenkintown costs $1,382 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $249 a month since 2006–10, up 22%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.6% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the north.
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 Jenkintown
Bachelor's degrees in Jenkintown
| Period | Jenkintown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.2% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 60.0% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.5% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 63.5% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Jenkintown is highly educated: nearly two-thirds of adults 25 and older (63.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.4 points, mirroring the country. Only 40 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 Jenkintown
| Period | Jenkintown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.1% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.9% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.3% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.0% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Jenkintown: 97.0% 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 1.8 points, mirroring the country. Jenkintown 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 Jenkintown
| Period | Jenkintown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in Jenkintown is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. 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).
Jenkintown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkintown | 2.45 | 45.1 | 7.7% | 32.5% | 7.6% | 1952 | $1,382 | 63.5% | 97.0% | 5.6% |
| Elkins Park | 2.53 | 44.9 | 10.8% | 36.4% | 3.2% | 1955 | $1,566 | 58.0% | 96.5% | 6.0% |
| Wyncote | 2.18 | 43.2 | 9.8% | 54.2% | 8.4% | 1962 | $1,608 | 59.9% | 95.2% | 7.0% |
| Rockledge | 2.51 | 42.4 | 3.1% | 32.8% | 7.8% | 1952 | $1,099 | 42.9% | 94.4% | 9.8% |
| Abington | 2.75 | 40.8 | 6.8% | 17.6% | 6.6% | 1957 | $1,487 | 48.8% | 94.1% | 5.9% |
| Glenside | 2.67 | 40.7 | 7.4% | 15.2% | 4.3% | 1950 | $1,359 | 59.1% | 96.9% | 3.9% |
| Cheltenham | 3.25 | 37.4 | 5.2% | 18.1% | 6.0% | 1951 | $1,699 | 46.5% | 92.0% | 6.4% |
| Willow Grove | 2.63 | 37.0 | 11.6% | 33.7% | 7.8% | 1962 | $1,773 | 43.8% | 96.5% | 4.4% |
| Oreland | 2.57 | 41.6 | 6.6% | 7.5% | 2.4% | 1953 | $1,349 | 58.6% | 98.1% | 5.0% |
| Huntingdon Valley | 2.77 | 46.7 | 6.8% | 23.2% | 4.8% | 1966 | $1,785 | 53.1% | 95.7% | 4.4% |
| Dresher | 2.73 | 45.3 | 2.1% | 24.5% | 4.0% | 1981 | $2,983 | 68.0% | 97.8% | 1.9% |
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 Jenkintown. 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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