Population 17,233 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Schuylkill Southwest
Household size in Schuylkill Southwest
| Period | Schuylkill Southwest | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.17 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.19 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.21 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.02 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Schuylkill Southwest are small: just 2.02 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. Household size has dropped from 2.17 in 2006–10, 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 Schuylkill Southwest
| Period | Schuylkill Southwest | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.2 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.4 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.1 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.1 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.1 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.1, Schuylkill Southwest is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 34.2, even as the national median rose. Schuylkill Southwest is younger than at least four in five Philadelphia neighborhoods.
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 Schuylkill Southwest
| Period | Schuylkill Southwest | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.4% of households in Schuylkill Southwest, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 5.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Schuylkill Southwest has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Philadelphia neighborhoods.
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 Schuylkill Southwest
Renters in Schuylkill Southwest
| Period | Schuylkill Southwest | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.1% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.4% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.1% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.2% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Schuylkill Southwest rent: 50.2% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. More than a quarter of owners (27.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Schuylkill Southwest
| Period | Schuylkill Southwest | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.4% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Schuylkill Southwest than nationally: 13.6%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 7.8 points from 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 Schuylkill Southwest
| Period | Schuylkill Southwest | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1939 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1944 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +27 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Schuylkill Southwest is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1939 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
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 Schuylkill Southwest
| Period | Schuylkill Southwest | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $876 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,052 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,487 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,164 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,288 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Schuylkill Southwest costs $2,164 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,288 a month since 2006–10, up 147%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 27.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the southeast.
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 Schuylkill Southwest
Bachelor's degrees in Schuylkill Southwest
| Period | Schuylkill Southwest | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 56.1% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 67.2% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 77.3% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +32.5 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Schuylkill Southwest: 77.3% 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. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 32.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Schuylkill Southwest
| Period | Schuylkill Southwest | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.7% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.5% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.4% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Schuylkill Southwest: 96.3% 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 13.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Schuylkill Southwest has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Philadelphia neighborhoods.
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 Schuylkill Southwest
| Period | Schuylkill Southwest | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Schuylkill Southwest is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Philadelphia area overall (6.1%). Unemployment has fallen 4.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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).
Schuylkill Southwest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schuylkill Southwest | 2.02 | 32.1 | 5.4% | 50.2% | 13.6% | 1966 | $2,164 | 77.3% | 96.3% | 4.7% |
| Rittenhouse Square | 1.50 | 41.5 | 1.7% | 68.4% | 15.7% | 1955 | $2,063 | 85.0% | 98.6% | 3.3% |
| Point Breeze-Philadelphia | 2.24 | 36.1 | 14.2% | 39.4% | 12.9% | 1941 | $1,685 | 49.6% | 89.2% | 6.7% |
| City Center West | 1.48 | 38.0 | 2.1% | 67.3% | 11.6% | 1960 | $2,048 | 85.0% | 97.2% | 1.9% |
| Bella Vista | 1.94 | 34.3 | 8.1% | 56.2% | 8.2% | 1960 | $1,745 | 78.3% | 96.9% | 5.5% |
| Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista | 2.12 | 36.7 | 8.7% | 44.4% | 7.2% | 1942 | $1,757 | 59.8% | 89.9% | 5.2% |
| Grays Ferry | 2.44 | 33.1 | 20.8% | 60.4% | 16.2% | 1953 | $1,218 | 28.8% | 81.7% | 9.7% |
| University City | 2.01 | 22.6 | 1.7% | 92.7% | 6.7% | 2006 | $3,009 | 74.5% | 100.0% | 12.6% |
| City Center East | 1.50 | 38.9 | 7.4% | 67.6% | 11.7% | 1961 | $1,935 | 80.7% | 95.8% | 3.3% |
| Girard Estates | 2.35 | 39.7 | 10.1% | 35.7% | 11.0% | 1944 | $1,608 | 38.9% | 91.7% | 6.4% |
| Chinatown | 1.49 | 38.6 | 6.3% | 73.7% | 10.7% | 1980 | $1,952 | 64.9% | 88.8% | 8.8% |
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 Schuylkill Southwest. 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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