Population 4,361 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Parkside
Household size in Parkside
| Period | Parkside | Camden | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.90 | 3.03 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.84 | 3.01 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.15 | 2.93 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.82 | 2.97 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.06 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Parkside average 2.82 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Locally, though, the typical household here is smaller than in Camden as a whole, where it has 2.97 people. Only one other Camden neighborhood has smaller households.
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 Parkside
| Period | Parkside | Camden | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9 | 28.5 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.2 | 29.3 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.1 | 31.6 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.3 | 33.2 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +4.7 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.3, Parkside is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The picture is much the same across Camden. The median age has climbed from 31.9 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Parkside
| Period | Parkside | Camden | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0% | 35.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.8% | 33.0% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 29.9% | 32.3% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 41.3% | 34.2% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over four in ten households in Parkside (41.3%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Compared with other Camden neighborhoods, Parkside has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
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 Parkside
Renters in Parkside
| Period | Parkside | Camden | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2% | 58.3% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.3% | 60.6% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.9% | 61.1% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 64.6% | 66.1% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +27.4 pts | +7.8 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Parkside rent: 64.6% 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, 41.2% 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 Parkside
| Period | Parkside | Camden | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 17.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 18.9% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 16.9% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 10.2% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −7.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.1% of the housing in Parkside, 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. Only one other Camden neighborhood has a higher vacancy rate.
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 Parkside
| Period | Parkside | Camden | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1940 | 1949 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1940 | 1950 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1942 | 1949 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1948 | 1954 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Parkside is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1948, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Compared with other Camden neighborhoods, Parkside has older homes than most.
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 Parkside
| Period | Parkside | Camden | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,003 | $832 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,088 | $914 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $882 | $957 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,286 | $1,248 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$283 | +$416 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in Parkside pays $1,286 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. That is in line with the rest of Camden. The typical renter here spends 43.1% 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 Parkside
Bachelor's degrees in Parkside
| Period | Parkside | Camden | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 7.6% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 8.8% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 11.2% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +3.6 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Parkside: 13.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The picture is much the same across Camden. Compared with other Camden neighborhoods, though, Parkside has a higher share of college graduates than most.
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 Parkside
| Period | Parkside | Camden | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.7% | 62.0% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.6% | 68.1% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.8% | 67.9% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 65.3% | 69.4% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | +7.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a third of adults in Parkside never finished high school, well above the national share: only 65.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% 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 Parkside
| Period | Parkside | Camden | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 19.8% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 23.3% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 13.2% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 14.3% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −5.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Parkside runs well above the national rate: 15.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Camden as a whole looks much the same. 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).
Parkside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside | 2.82 | 34.3 | 41.3% | 64.6% | 14.1% | 1948 | $1,286 | 13.0% | 65.3% | 15.0% |
| Whitman Park | 2.95 | 40.6 | 38.8% | 81.0% | 10.5% | 1948 | $1,283 | 9.0% | 76.4% | 6.0% |
| Marlton | 3.03 | 32.6 | 30.7% | 65.2% | 7.6% | 1954 | $1,379 | 12.6% | 56.1% | 9.4% |
| Centerville | 2.97 | 24.2 | 42.5% | 82.0% | 9.8% | 1989 | $1,025 | 16.7% | 84.3% | 21.7% |
| Lanning Square | 2.82 | 31.1 | 28.5% | 60.2% | 12.3% | 1938 | $1,494 | 10.0% | 69.9% | 5.1% |
| Fairview | 2.88 | 32.7 | 39.7% | 49.6% | 7.4% | 1945 | $1,436 | 18.7% | 89.8% | 21.7% |
| Dudley | 4.00 | 30.1 | 36.5% | 61.4% | 6.2% | 1959 | $1,529 | 11.0% | 56.7% | 4.5% |
| Stockton | 3.25 | 30.3 | 29.1% | 54.2% | 3.4% | 1954 | $1,388 | 9.2% | 73.8% | 7.8% |
| Cramer Hill | 3.24 | 28.2 | 44.2% | 71.1% | 10.8% | 1946 | $984 | 3.0% | 50.8% | 16.9% |
| Morgan Village | 3.25 | 26.6 | 52.1% | 60.3% | 18.6% | 1957 | $1,187 | 13.4% | 73.6% | 19.9% |
| Pyne Poynt | 2.66 | 40.3 | 24.6% | 75.5% | 9.1% | 1958 | $606 | 4.6% | 60.1% | 20.4% |
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 Parkside. 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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