Population 27,850 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Royersford
Household size in Royersford
| Period | Royersford | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Royersford has 2.55 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. The Philadelphia area as a whole looks much the same. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the center.
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 Royersford
| Period | Royersford | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.8 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.0 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.3 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
At 41.3, the median age in Royersford is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.4, in line with the national trend.
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 Royersford
| Period | Royersford | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.4% of households in Royersford, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.6 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 Royersford
Renters in Royersford
| Period | Royersford | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.6% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.2% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.0% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.4% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Royersford own their homes; 25.4% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 26.6% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.8 points, 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 Royersford
| Period | Royersford | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Royersford: 5.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Philadelphia area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is up 0.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Royersford
| Period | Royersford | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Royersford has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the south has the oldest housing. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 37 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 Royersford
| Period | Royersford | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,109 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,293 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,396 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,769 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$661 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Royersford costs $1,769 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $661 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the south.
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 Royersford
Bachelor's degrees in Royersford
| Period | Royersford | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.0% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.3% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.7% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Royersford: 48.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 11.2 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 Royersford
| Period | Royersford | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.4% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.1% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.6% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Royersford: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.4 points, mirroring the country.
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 Royersford
| Period | Royersford | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Royersford has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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).
Royersford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royersford | 2.55 | 41.3 | 8.4% | 25.4% | 5.7% | 1988 | $1,769 | 48.7% | 95.8% | 2.8% |
| Spring City | 2.73 | 37.8 | 11.1% | 29.7% | 7.3% | 1977 | $1,001 | 53.7% | 95.2% | 4.7% |
| Trappe | 2.43 | 41.7 | 8.1% | 22.8% | 3.2% | 1983 | $1,565 | 61.4% | 99.1% | 1.1% |
| Parker Ford | 2.87 | 39.4 | 12.4% | 10.4% | 2.7% | 1969 | $1,682 | 33.8% | 97.5% | 1.0% |
| Collegeville | 2.67 | 40.7 | 6.8% | 10.8% | 4.9% | 1990 | $1,729 | 61.7% | 97.1% | 4.4% |
| Schwenksville | 2.64 | 42.2 | 7.7% | 14.8% | 4.3% | 1989 | $1,571 | 55.3% | 96.5% | 3.7% |
| Mont Clare | 2.18 | 49.2 | 3.7% | 28.9% | 3.0% | 1981 | $2,539 | 49.4% | 95.9% | 12.5% |
| Phoenixville | 2.44 | 38.8 | 7.9% | 29.8% | 5.0% | 1981 | $1,815 | 59.7% | 95.5% | 5.0% |
| Kimberton | 2.40 | 50.8 | 6.6% | 13.2% | 6.4% | 1986 | $2,024 | 61.0% | 95.6% | 2.4% |
| Graterford | 2.66 | 47.1 | 6.1% | 12.2% | 3.2% | 1993 | $1,918 | 4.6% | 72.6% | 4.3% |
| Pottstown | 2.62 | 40.6 | 13.8% | 29.2% | 6.6% | 1970 | $1,495 | 32.9% | 92.0% | 5.1% |
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 Royersford. 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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