Population 12,529 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Spring Garden
Household size in Spring Garden
| Period | Spring Garden | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.65 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.95 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.77 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.64 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Spring Garden are small: just 1.64 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. Of Philadelphia's 64 neighborhoods, only four have smaller households.
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 Spring Garden
| Period | Spring Garden | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.8 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.9 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.0 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.4 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 36.0, Spring Garden 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 edged down from 36.5, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the west.
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 Spring Garden
| Period | Spring Garden | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.3% of households in Spring Garden, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points, mirroring the country. Only four of Philadelphia's 64 neighborhoods 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 Spring Garden
Renters in Spring Garden
| Period | Spring Garden | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.3% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 73.3% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.4% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 76.9% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Spring Garden: 76.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 36.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Philadelphia neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
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 Spring Garden
| Period | Spring Garden | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Spring Garden: 12.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Spring Garden
| Period | Spring Garden | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +19 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Spring Garden run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. Still, 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 1956 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of Philadelphia's 64 neighborhoods, only five 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 Spring Garden
| Period | Spring Garden | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,168 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,393 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,699 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,083 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$914 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Spring Garden costs $2,083 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $914 a month since 2006–10, up 78%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 27.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Of Philadelphia's 64 neighborhoods, only three have higher rents.
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 Spring Garden
Bachelor's degrees in Spring Garden
| Period | Spring Garden | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.2% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 68.3% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 78.4% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 81.3% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.1 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Spring Garden: 81.3% 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. The share with a degree is up 16.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few Philadelphia neighborhoods have a higher share of college graduates: only three of 64.
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 Spring Garden
| Period | Spring Garden | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.9% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.7% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.0% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.1% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Spring Garden: 98.1% 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 6.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few Philadelphia neighborhoods have a higher share of high school graduates: only two of 64.
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 Spring Garden
| Period | Spring Garden | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Spring Garden runs below the national rate: 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Of Philadelphia's 64 neighborhoods, only five have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 5.0 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).
Spring Garden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Garden | 1.64 | 36.0 | 3.3% | 76.9% | 12.2% | 1974 | $2,083 | 81.3% | 98.1% | 3.4% |
| Fairmount | 1.86 | 37.2 | 3.8% | 48.8% | 6.8% | 1961 | $2,028 | 84.7% | 97.7% | 2.9% |
| City Center West | 1.48 | 38.0 | 2.1% | 67.3% | 11.6% | 1960 | $2,048 | 85.0% | 97.2% | 1.9% |
| Chinatown | 1.49 | 38.6 | 6.3% | 73.7% | 10.7% | 1980 | $1,952 | 64.9% | 88.8% | 8.8% |
| Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne | 2.08 | 27.9 | 13.6% | 76.7% | 9.3% | 1976 | $1,152 | 35.0% | 87.7% | 12.1% |
| Rittenhouse Square | 1.50 | 41.5 | 1.7% | 68.4% | 15.7% | 1955 | $2,063 | 85.0% | 98.6% | 3.3% |
| Brewerytown | 1.97 | 29.8 | 33.0% | 58.3% | 13.5% | 1968 | $1,455 | 46.2% | 90.7% | 10.1% |
| North Central | 2.44 | 25.0 | 31.4% | 70.3% | 16.5% | 1977 | $1,149 | 23.6% | 81.5% | 12.3% |
| City Center East | 1.50 | 38.9 | 7.4% | 67.6% | 11.7% | 1961 | $1,935 | 80.7% | 95.8% | 3.3% |
| University City | 2.01 | 22.6 | 1.7% | 92.7% | 6.7% | 2006 | $3,009 | 74.5% | 100.0% | 12.6% |
| Schuylkill Southwest | 2.02 | 32.1 | 5.4% | 50.2% | 13.6% | 1966 | $2,164 | 77.3% | 96.3% | 4.7% |
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 Spring Garden. 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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