Population 22,888 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Kingsessing
Household size in Kingsessing
| Period | Kingsessing | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.04 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.66 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Kingsessing are small: just 2.37 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.04 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Kingsessing
| Period | Kingsessing | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.0 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.5 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.8 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.0 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 36.0, Kingsessing is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 34.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
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 Kingsessing
| Period | Kingsessing | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.9% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.2% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.7 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Kingsessing: 19.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 9.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Kingsessing
Renters in Kingsessing
| Period | Kingsessing | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.1% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.8% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.0% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 59.2% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +14.1 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Kingsessing rent: 59.2% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 60.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 14.1 points from 2006–10, 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 Kingsessing
| Period | Kingsessing | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Kingsessing: 13.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 8.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Kingsessing
| Period | Kingsessing | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1944 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1939 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1940 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Kingsessing is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1940, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Only one other Philadelphia neighborhood has older 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 Kingsessing
| Period | Kingsessing | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $767 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $818 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $909 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,409 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$642 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Kingsessing costs $1,409 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $642 a month since 2006–10, up 84%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 39.9% of the typical renter's income, 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 southwest; 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 Kingsessing
Bachelor's degrees in Kingsessing
| Period | Kingsessing | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.4 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Kingsessing: 20.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southeast.
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 Kingsessing
| Period | Kingsessing | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.2% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.0% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.5% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.0% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +16.8 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Kingsessing is a bit above the national rate: 91.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Philadelphia area. The share with a diploma has risen 16.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger 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 Kingsessing
| Period | Kingsessing | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 24.3% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −14.0 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Kingsessing runs well above the national rate: 8.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 14.0 points, a much bigger shift than 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).
Kingsessing compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsessing | 2.37 | 36.0 | 19.2% | 59.2% | 13.7% | 1940 | $1,409 | 20.8% | 91.0% | 8.8% |
| Cobbs Creek | 2.12 | 31.0 | 11.6% | 63.8% | 15.0% | 1946 | $1,543 | 49.0% | 93.1% | 8.4% |
| Elmwood | 2.37 | 35.8 | 23.8% | 52.7% | 9.0% | 1945 | $1,363 | 13.9% | 81.1% | 14.1% |
| Haddington | 2.53 | 33.3 | 30.8% | 59.5% | 21.6% | 1942 | $1,227 | 13.9% | 81.8% | 10.2% |
| Grays Ferry | 2.44 | 33.1 | 20.8% | 60.4% | 16.2% | 1953 | $1,218 | 28.8% | 81.7% | 9.7% |
| University City | 2.01 | 22.6 | 1.7% | 92.7% | 6.7% | 2006 | $3,009 | 74.5% | 100.0% | 12.6% |
| Belmont | 2.15 | 33.7 | 26.3% | 69.6% | 18.0% | 1951 | $1,138 | 27.8% | 87.4% | 10.9% |
| Eastwick | 2.28 | 36.5 | 17.5% | 50.4% | 5.2% | 1957 | $1,480 | 21.1% | 85.4% | 12.0% |
| Haddington-Carroll Park | 2.76 | 30.6 | 34.7% | 53.2% | 15.9% | 1940 | $1,210 | 17.8% | 89.3% | 8.9% |
| Schuylkill Southwest | 2.02 | 32.1 | 5.4% | 50.2% | 13.6% | 1966 | $2,164 | 77.3% | 96.3% | 4.7% |
| Point Breeze-Philadelphia | 2.24 | 36.1 | 14.2% | 39.4% | 12.9% | 1941 | $1,685 | 49.6% | 89.2% | 6.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Battle Creek, St. Paul, MN · Woodlawn, Chicago, IL · Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista, Philadelphia, PA · West Price Hill, Cincinnati, OH · West Park, Irvine, CA · Washington Heights, Chicago, IL · Visitacion Valley, San Francisco, CA · Upper Roseville, Newark, NJ · University, Riverside, CA · Inner Sunset, San Francisco, CA
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 Kingsessing. 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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