Population 9,041 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Somerdale
Household size in Somerdale
| Period | Somerdale | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.73 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Somerdale has 2.46 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.69, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the north.
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 Somerdale
| Period | Somerdale | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.9 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.2 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.4 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Somerdale skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.4, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.0, as it has 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 Somerdale
| Period | Somerdale | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Somerdale as they are nationally: 12.4%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 5.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Somerdale has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five New Jersey cities.
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 Somerdale
Renters in Somerdale
| Period | Somerdale | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.1% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Somerdale is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among owners, 27.9% have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 5.2 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 Somerdale
| Period | Somerdale | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.1% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 1.4% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Somerdale: just 1.4% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only three of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 Somerdale
| Period | Somerdale | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Somerdale is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, 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 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the north 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 Somerdale
| Period | Somerdale | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,091 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,299 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,038 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,373 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$282 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in Somerdale pays $1,373 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $282 a month since 2006–10, up 26%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are 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 Somerdale
Bachelor's degrees in Somerdale
| Period | Somerdale | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.1% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.0% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.3% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Somerdale than nationally: 32.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northwest.
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 Somerdale
| Period | Somerdale | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.8% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.5% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.6% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.9% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Somerdale is a bit above the national rate: 91.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Philadelphia area. Compared with other New Jersey cities, though, Somerdale has a lower share of high school graduates than most.
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 Somerdale
| Period | Somerdale | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Somerdale: 7.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has edged up 0.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. 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).
Somerdale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerdale | 2.46 | 42.4 | 12.4% | 24.1% | 1.4% | 1967 | $1,373 | 32.3% | 91.9% | 7.2% |
| Hi-Nella | 2.23 | 40.7 | 10.3% | 54.9% | 6.1% | 1964 | $1,533 | 25.3% | 91.9% | 6.5% |
| Stratford | 2.74 | 37.5 | 15.9% | 31.2% | 2.1% | 1960 | $1,428 | 32.2% | 91.8% | 4.6% |
| Magnolia | 2.50 | 42.3 | 6.5% | 23.9% | 2.5% | 1963 | $1,532 | 31.9% | 92.5% | 5.9% |
| Lawnside | 2.67 | 48.1 | 18.1% | 35.5% | 9.8% | 1965 | $1,055 | 22.4% | 92.6% | 12.2% |
| Echelon | 2.10 | 39.5 | 5.0% | 64.7% | 2.6% | 1979 | $1,753 | 53.6% | 95.6% | 4.6% |
| Laurel Springs | 2.93 | 36.5 | 4.0% | 20.3% | 4.1% | 1949 | $1,403 | 37.7% | 94.6% | 5.7% |
| Tavistock | 2.77 | 43.0 | 9.0% | 17.0% | 7.6% | 1967 | $960 | 16.8% | 96.0% | 11.1% |
| Glendora | 2.57 | 40.7 | 6.4% | 25.0% | 3.7% | 1960 | $1,028 | 21.0% | 93.4% | 14.3% |
| Barrington | 2.17 | 43.1 | 6.2% | 47.2% | 3.4% | 1960 | $1,069 | 48.2% | 94.5% | 4.9% |
| Clementon | 2.47 | 36.1 | 17.2% | 57.3% | 6.7% | 1974 | $1,439 | 24.4% | 87.0% | 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 Somerdale. 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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