Population 15,276 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Manayunk
Household size in Manayunk
| Period | Manayunk | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.18 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.97 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Manayunk are small: just 1.97 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 2.18 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 Manayunk
| Period | Manayunk | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.3 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.4 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.2 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.8 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Manayunk is young: half of its residents are under 34.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.3, in line with the national trend.
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 Manayunk
| Period | Manayunk | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Manayunk: 3.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only five of Philadelphia's 64 neighborhoods 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 Manayunk
Renters in Manayunk
| Period | Manayunk | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.4% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.7% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.0% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Manayunk than nationally: 47.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 26.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.6 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 Manayunk
| Period | Manayunk | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Manayunk than nationally: 12.6%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 Manayunk
| Period | Manayunk | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1943 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1940 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1941 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1945 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Manayunk is a place of older homes: half were built before 1945, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 Manayunk
| Period | Manayunk | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $975 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,108 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,414 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,695 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$720 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Manayunk costs $1,695 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $720 a month from 2006–10, a 74% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 30.6% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the northwest.
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 Manayunk
Bachelor's degrees in Manayunk
| Period | Manayunk | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.8% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.3% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.2% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +24.4 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Manayunk: 64.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 24.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Manayunk
| Period | Manayunk | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.8% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.7% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.1% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.5% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Manayunk: 97.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 9.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only five of Philadelphia's 64 neighborhoods 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 Manayunk
| Period | Manayunk | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.8%, unemployment in Manayunk is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Philadelphia area as a whole (6.1%). Unemployment has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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).
Manayunk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manayunk | 1.97 | 34.8 | 3.3% | 47.0% | 12.6% | 1945 | $1,695 | 64.2% | 97.5% | 4.8% |
| Bala Cynwyd | 2.45 | 41.6 | 5.4% | 27.0% | 7.5% | 1965 | $1,904 | 74.8% | 98.0% | 2.3% |
| East Falls | 1.89 | 33.1 | 5.2% | 55.0% | 7.3% | 1955 | $1,579 | 71.2% | 97.0% | 10.6% |
| Roxborough | 2.11 | 38.1 | 9.3% | 43.3% | 5.2% | 1967 | $1,721 | 55.8% | 95.9% | 3.5% |
| Wynnefield | 2.01 | 40.5 | 10.3% | 57.4% | 13.2% | 1954 | $1,517 | 39.7% | 93.8% | 9.0% |
| Mount Airy | 2.17 | 43.8 | 12.7% | 40.5% | 8.2% | 1942 | $1,395 | 54.8% | 95.5% | 7.9% |
| Germantown | 2.46 | 35.7 | 23.3% | 54.3% | 10.7% | 1945 | $1,123 | 27.3% | 89.3% | 13.6% |
| Alleghany West | 2.26 | 38.2 | 25.3% | 59.0% | 15.3% | 1944 | $1,147 | 14.9% | 83.1% | 10.3% |
| Strawberry Mansion | 2.39 | 40.0 | 25.6% | 49.7% | 17.5% | 1941 | $1,089 | 14.2% | 84.7% | 18.4% |
| Tioga-Nicetown | 2.29 | 38.9 | 26.2% | 47.2% | 12.0% | 1945 | $1,171 | 11.7% | 81.6% | 14.9% |
| Chestnut Hill | 2.08 | 46.8 | 6.3% | 47.4% | 6.9% | 1946 | $1,838 | 77.3% | 98.1% | 4.4% |
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 Manayunk. 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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