Population 426 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Parker Ford
Household size in Parker Ford
| Period | Parker Ford | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.87 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.45 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Parker Ford holds 2.87 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.43, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Parker Ford
| Period | Parker Ford | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.4 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.0 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.9 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.4 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −10.0 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
At 39.4, the median age in Parker Ford is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's.
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 Parker Ford
| Period | Parker Ford | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.8% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Parker Ford as they are nationally: 12.4%, against 11.6%.
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 Parker Ford
Renters in Parker Ford
| Period | Parker Ford | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Parker Ford is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 36.9% have no mortgage at all, about the same as 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 Parker Ford
| Period | Parker Ford | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Parker Ford: just 2.7% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market.
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 Parker Ford
| Period | Parker Ford | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Parker Ford is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The Philadelphia area as a whole looks much the same.
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 Parker Ford
| Period | Parker Ford | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $824 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $970 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,322 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,682 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$859 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Parker Ford costs $1,682 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. The picture is much the same across the Philadelphia area. The typical renter here spends 33.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Parker Ford
Bachelor's degrees in Parker Ford
| Period | Parker Ford | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.2% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.7% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Parker Ford (33.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Philadelphia area overall (42.3%).
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 Parker Ford
| Period | Parker Ford | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.2% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.4% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.6% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.5% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Parker Ford: 97.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 Parker Ford
| Period | Parker Ford | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.0% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Parker Ford has been strong: just 1.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
Parker Ford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Ford | 2.87 | 39.4 | 12.4% | 10.4% | 2.7% | 1969 | $1,682 | 33.8% | 97.5% | 1.0% |
| Spring City | 2.73 | 37.8 | 11.1% | 29.7% | 7.3% | 1977 | $1,001 | 53.7% | 95.2% | 4.7% |
| Royersford | 2.55 | 41.3 | 8.4% | 25.4% | 5.7% | 1988 | $1,769 | 48.7% | 95.8% | 2.8% |
| Pottstown | 2.62 | 40.6 | 13.8% | 29.2% | 6.6% | 1970 | $1,495 | 32.9% | 92.0% | 5.1% |
| South Pottstown | 2.22 | 36.6 | 12.4% | 51.1% | 4.0% | 1942 | $1,175 | 16.1% | 92.4% | 5.8% |
| Birchrunville | 2.82 | 47.4 | 9.8% | 23.6% | 6.6% | 1989 | $1,703 | 74.2% | 98.9% | 1.5% |
| Kimberton | 2.40 | 50.8 | 6.6% | 13.2% | 6.4% | 1986 | $2,024 | 61.0% | 95.6% | 2.4% |
| Phoenixville | 2.44 | 38.8 | 7.9% | 29.8% | 5.0% | 1981 | $1,815 | 59.7% | 95.5% | 5.0% |
| Trappe | 2.43 | 41.7 | 8.1% | 22.8% | 3.2% | 1983 | $1,565 | 61.4% | 99.1% | 1.1% |
| Mont Clare | 2.18 | 49.2 | 3.7% | 28.9% | 3.0% | 1981 | $2,539 | 49.4% | 95.9% | 12.5% |
| Gilbertsville | 2.87 | 42.4 | 6.0% | 7.6% | 4.3% | 1994 | $1,321 | 45.8% | 95.7% | 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 Parker Ford. 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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