Population 21,520 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Newtown Square
Household size in Newtown Square
| Period | Newtown Square | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Newtown Square average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Newtown Square has larger households than most Pennsylvania cities.
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 Newtown Square
| Period | Newtown Square | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.0 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.1 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.9 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.2 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.2, Newtown Square is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the southwest. Newtown Square is older than at least four in five Pennsylvania cities.
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 Newtown Square
| Period | Newtown Square | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.3% of households in Newtown Square, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 32 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 Newtown Square
Renters in Newtown Square
| Period | Newtown Square | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.8% of households in Newtown Square rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 40.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Newtown Square
| Period | Newtown Square | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Newtown Square: just 4.0% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Newtown Square has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Pennsylvania cities.
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 Newtown Square
| Period | Newtown Square | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Newtown Square are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the Philadelphia area overall, where the median home dates to 1968. The median year built has moved up from 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the east has the oldest housing.
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 Newtown Square
| Period | Newtown Square | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,476 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,606 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,508 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,162 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$686 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Newtown Square costs $2,162 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $686 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the east.
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 Newtown Square
Bachelor's degrees in Newtown Square
| Period | Newtown Square | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.1% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 57.8% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.5% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.7% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Newtown Square is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (65.7%) 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 9.6 points, mirroring the country. Only 34 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 Newtown Square
| Period | Newtown Square | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.1% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.4% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.3% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.5% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Newtown Square: 97.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Newtown Square has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five 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 Newtown Square
| Period | Newtown Square | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Newtown Square has been strong: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 32 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.6 points, mirroring the country.
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).
Newtown Square 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Square | 2.58 | 47.2 | 4.3% | 20.8% | 4.0% | 1979 | $2,162 | 65.7% | 97.5% | 2.0% |
| Broomall | 2.89 | 45.0 | 3.6% | 16.7% | 5.5% | 1962 | $1,796 | 50.2% | 95.5% | 4.0% |
| Devon | 2.68 | 43.7 | 8.8% | 28.7% | 5.3% | 1966 | $2,126 | 78.0% | 99.2% | 5.9% |
| Media | 2.50 | 46.0 | 5.5% | 31.4% | 4.9% | 1970 | $2,177 | 59.9% | 96.4% | 4.2% |
| Berwyn | 2.75 | 46.7 | 7.6% | 14.4% | 5.6% | 1972 | $2,197 | 76.0% | 97.2% | 4.0% |
| Lima | 2.36 | 67.3 | 1.6% | 49.4% | 12.0% | 1980 | $3,407 | 45.5% | 93.5% | 3.1% |
| Villanova | 2.93 | 36.5 | 4.5% | 10.0% | 5.2% | 1960 | $1,961 | 77.9% | 87.9% | 5.2% |
| Wayne | 2.76 | 41.5 | 7.0% | 23.7% | 5.9% | 1961 | $2,149 | 75.1% | 98.3% | 4.9% |
| Bryn Mawr | 2.55 | 35.7 | 4.9% | 35.1% | 9.2% | 1962 | $2,110 | 74.9% | 97.5% | 4.6% |
| Havertown | 2.79 | 40.2 | 5.8% | 11.5% | 3.4% | 1948 | $1,574 | 60.8% | 96.7% | 4.6% |
| Paoli | 2.52 | 44.3 | 6.9% | 19.8% | 6.5% | 1978 | $2,296 | 73.5% | 97.6% | 3.5% |
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 Newtown Square. 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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