Population 22,062 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne
Household size in Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne
| Period | Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.31 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.08 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne are small: just 2.08 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.31, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne
| Period | Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.8 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.4 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 27.9 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.3 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 27.9, Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties. The median age has dropped from 30.2 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Of Philadelphia's 64 neighborhoods, only two are younger.
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 Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne
| Period | Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in seven households in Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne (13.6%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne
Renters in Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne
| Period | Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.1% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 69.2% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.4% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 76.7% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne rent: 76.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly four in ten owners (38.5%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 4.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne
| Period | Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne as nationally: 9.3%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Philadelphia area as a whole (6.9%). Vacancy has fallen 7.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne
| Period | Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the Philadelphia area as a whole, 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. Of Philadelphia's 64 neighborhoods, only four have newer homes.
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 Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne
| Period | Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $596 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $763 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $836 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,152 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$556 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne costs $1,152 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $556 a month since 2006–10, up 93%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 41.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the northeast.
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 Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne
Bachelor's degrees in Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne
| Period | Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.9% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.6% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.0% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.2 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne as nationally: 35.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Philadelphia area (42.3%). The share with a degree has risen 18.2 points since 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 Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne
| Period | Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.3% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.9% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.6% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.7% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +15.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 15.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne
| Period | Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 20.1% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.5 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne runs well above the national rate: 12.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 10.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. 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).
Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne | 2.08 | 27.9 | 13.6% | 76.7% | 9.3% | 1976 | $1,152 | 35.0% | 87.7% | 12.1% |
| North Central | 2.44 | 25.0 | 31.4% | 70.3% | 16.5% | 1977 | $1,149 | 23.6% | 81.5% | 12.3% |
| Spring Garden | 1.64 | 36.0 | 3.3% | 76.9% | 12.2% | 1974 | $2,083 | 81.3% | 98.1% | 3.4% |
| Fishtown | 1.91 | 33.8 | 2.9% | 51.9% | 7.1% | 1976 | $2,022 | 75.8% | 96.4% | 2.7% |
| Fairmount | 1.86 | 37.2 | 3.8% | 48.8% | 6.8% | 1961 | $2,028 | 84.7% | 97.7% | 2.9% |
| Hartranft | 2.44 | 33.7 | 25.5% | 69.5% | 15.2% | 1965 | $1,118 | 16.5% | 78.7% | 16.1% |
| Chinatown | 1.49 | 38.6 | 6.3% | 73.7% | 10.7% | 1980 | $1,952 | 64.9% | 88.8% | 8.8% |
| Brewerytown | 1.97 | 29.8 | 33.0% | 58.3% | 13.5% | 1968 | $1,455 | 46.2% | 90.7% | 10.1% |
| Kensington | 2.24 | 34.8 | 11.2% | 48.4% | 11.2% | 1954 | $1,549 | 48.6% | 85.3% | 6.5% |
| Strawberry Mansion | 2.39 | 40.0 | 25.6% | 49.7% | 17.5% | 1941 | $1,089 | 14.2% | 84.7% | 18.4% |
| City Center East | 1.50 | 38.9 | 7.4% | 67.6% | 11.7% | 1961 | $1,935 | 80.7% | 95.8% | 3.3% |
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 Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne. 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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