Population 8,735 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Northwest Harborcreek
| Period | Northwest Harborcreek | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Northwest Harborcreek run small, averaging 2.41 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.60, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
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 Northwest Harborcreek
| Period | Northwest Harborcreek | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.5 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.0 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.7 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.7, Northwest Harborcreek is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 44.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the southeast.
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 Northwest Harborcreek
| Period | Northwest Harborcreek | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.9% of households in Northwest Harborcreek, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.5 points since 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 Northwest Harborcreek
Renters in Northwest Harborcreek
| Period | Northwest Harborcreek | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.7% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Northwest Harborcreek is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over four in ten owners (42.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the southeast.
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 Northwest Harborcreek
| Period | Northwest Harborcreek | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.6% of homes in Northwest Harborcreek are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, 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 Northwest Harborcreek
| Period | Northwest Harborcreek | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Northwest Harborcreek are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Pennsylvania overall, where the median home dates to 1967. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Northwest Harborcreek
| Period | Northwest Harborcreek | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $814 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $781 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $894 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $968 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$154 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in Northwest Harborcreek pays $968 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $154 a month since 2006–10, up 19%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 21.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest 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 Northwest Harborcreek
Bachelor's degrees in Northwest Harborcreek
| Period | Northwest Harborcreek | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.4% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.7 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in Northwest Harborcreek (38.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 14.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Northwest Harborcreek
| Period | Northwest Harborcreek | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.9% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.0% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.9% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.1% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Northwest Harborcreek: 96.1% 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 5.2 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 Northwest Harborcreek
| Period | Northwest Harborcreek | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Northwest Harborcreek runs below the national rate: 4.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.3 points, in line with the national trend. 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).
Northwest Harborcreek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Harborcreek | 2.41 | 47.7 | 6.9% | 15.3% | 4.6% | 1978 | $968 | 38.4% | 96.1% | 4.4% |
| Wesleyville | 2.27 | 40.2 | 14.3% | 30.1% | 8.2% | 1951 | $938 | 19.3% | 88.8% | 7.9% |
| Harborcreek | 2.48 | 48.0 | 10.1% | 23.9% | 4.6% | 1968 | $859 | 33.1% | 95.8% | 2.4% |
| Erie | 2.31 | 39.8 | 13.8% | 38.4% | 9.3% | 1961 | $1,021 | 30.2% | 92.2% | 5.6% |
| Moorheadville | 2.38 | 44.9 | 7.9% | 10.6% | 11.9% | 1968 | $756 | 30.5% | 98.2% | 2.4% |
| Hammett | 2.91 | 43.8 | 4.6% | 12.4% | 3.2% | 1963 | $1,646 | 18.8% | 85.5% | 8.2% |
| Hornby | 2.71 | 48.8 | 5.2% | 11.8% | 4.4% | 1981 | $1,154 | 14.6% | 91.2% | 8.0% |
| Kearsarge | 2.12 | 36.8 | 20.0% | 46.2% | 10.5% | 1992 | $1,715 | 34.5% | 97.9% | 21.4% |
| Phillipsville | 3.06 | 40.2 | 7.2% | 12.2% | 7.0% | 1973 | $1,516 | 18.5% | 86.0% | 6.8% |
| North East | 2.54 | 43.7 | 10.6% | 24.9% | 12.6% | 1966 | $802 | 26.7% | 93.1% | 5.4% |
| Little Hope | 2.77 | 45.6 | 6.5% | 11.0% | 5.8% | 1982 | $1,041 | 14.8% | 93.5% | 4.6% |
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 Northwest Harborcreek. 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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