Population 6,203 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Perkiomenville
Household size in Perkiomenville
| Period | Perkiomenville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.33 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Perkiomenville is a place of small households, averaging 2.40 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.73 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the east and smallest 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 Perkiomenville
| Period | Perkiomenville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.1 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.9 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.8 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.6 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Perkiomenville skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 40.3 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Perkiomenville
| Period | Perkiomenville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.2% of households in Perkiomenville, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 27 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 Perkiomenville
Renters in Perkiomenville
| Period | Perkiomenville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 12.7% of households in Perkiomenville rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over three in ten owners (31.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the north. The renter share has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Perkiomenville
| Period | Perkiomenville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.1% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.2% of homes in Perkiomenville are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.0 points, even as the national rate fell. Perkiomenville has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of 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 Perkiomenville
| Period | Perkiomenville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Perkiomenville was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. 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 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Perkiomenville
| Period | Perkiomenville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $812 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,395 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,606 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,022 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,210 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in Perkiomenville pays $2,022 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,210 a month since 2006–10, up 149%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the south and lowest 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 Perkiomenville
Bachelor's degrees in Perkiomenville
| Period | Perkiomenville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.3% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.6% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.6% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.7% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.4 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Perkiomenville than nationally: 42.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 13.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the south.
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 Perkiomenville
| Period | Perkiomenville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.1% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.0% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.4% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.0% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Perkiomenville: 96.0% 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 6.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Perkiomenville
| Period | Perkiomenville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Perkiomenville has been low: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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).
Perkiomenville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perkiomenville | 2.40 | 47.8 | 4.2% | 12.7% | 4.2% | 1980 | $2,022 | 42.7% | 96.0% | 3.2% |
| Zieglerville | 2.07 | 54.4 | 4.0% | 45.3% | 5.6% | 1982 | $2,500 | 36.6% | 94.5% | 8.3% |
| Woxhall | 2.70 | 53.1 | 2.1% | 9.5% | 3.2% | 1980 | $1,181 | 32.1% | 89.1% | 2.8% |
| Frederick | 2.42 | 47.7 | 3.1% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 1978 | $1,427 | 34.0% | 95.9% | 6.1% |
| Sumneytown | 2.90 | 42.8 | 1.4% | 17.7% | 7.3% | 1966 | $2,608 | 31.8% | 90.6% | 8.1% |
| Green Lane | 2.74 | 46.2 | 3.7% | 12.8% | 7.1% | 1972 | $1,777 | 34.9% | 92.7% | 3.3% |
| Red Hill | 2.38 | 46.2 | 6.3% | 24.3% | 7.0% | 1984 | $1,016 | 25.1% | 94.5% | 2.6% |
| Schwenksville | 2.64 | 42.2 | 7.7% | 14.8% | 4.3% | 1989 | $1,571 | 55.3% | 96.5% | 3.7% |
| Gilbertsville | 2.87 | 42.4 | 6.0% | 7.6% | 4.3% | 1994 | $1,321 | 45.8% | 95.7% | 4.6% |
| Pennsburg | 2.69 | 42.4 | 8.6% | 12.3% | 2.3% | 1985 | $1,447 | 34.7% | 94.9% | 3.0% |
| East Greenville | 2.44 | 43.1 | 10.0% | 24.2% | 2.3% | 1969 | $1,351 | 30.0% | 94.2% | 5.5% |
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 Perkiomenville. 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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