Population 2,776 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Upper Black Eddy
Household size in Upper Black Eddy
| Period | Upper Black Eddy | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.19 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Upper Black Eddy is a place of small households, averaging 2.25 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.39, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Upper Black Eddy
| Period | Upper Black Eddy | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.8 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.0 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 53.6 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.9 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.2 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Upper Black Eddy skews older: half of its residents are older than 52.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 Upper Black Eddy
| Period | Upper Black Eddy | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 2.9% of households in Upper Black Eddy, well below the national share of 11.6%.
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 Upper Black Eddy
Renters in Upper Black Eddy
| Period | Upper Black Eddy | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Upper Black Eddy is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About half of owners (51.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Upper Black Eddy
| Period | Upper Black Eddy | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Upper Black Eddy is close to the national rate: 9.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Philadelphia area overall (6.9%).
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 Upper Black Eddy
| Period | Upper Black Eddy | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Upper Black Eddy is a place of older homes: half were built before 1961, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 Upper Black Eddy
| Period | Upper Black Eddy | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $884 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $961 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,549 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,412 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$528 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Upper Black Eddy costs $1,412 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 31.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Upper Black Eddy
Bachelor's degrees in Upper Black Eddy
| Period | Upper Black Eddy | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.1% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.8% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.9% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.7% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in Upper Black Eddy (34.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Philadelphia area overall (42.3%).
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 Upper Black Eddy
| Period | Upper Black Eddy | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.6% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.7% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.0% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Upper Black Eddy: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 Upper Black Eddy
| Period | Upper Black Eddy | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Upper Black Eddy has been low: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
Upper Black Eddy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Black Eddy | 2.25 | 52.9 | 2.9% | 18.4% | 9.5% | 1961 | $1,412 | 34.7% | 96.7% | 2.8% |
| Erwinna | 2.50 | 52.1 | 1.3% | 11.4% | 12.9% | 1974 | $1,466 | 47.4% | 94.8% | 3.7% |
| Revere | 2.39 | 49.4 | 4.3% | 18.8% | 6.1% | 1963 | $1,385 | 27.1% | 98.4% | 0.9% |
| Milford | 2.75 | 44.9 | 5.1% | 10.3% | 2.8% | 1973 | $1,473 | 43.0% | 96.1% | 7.4% |
| Hughesville | 3.13 | 40.6 | 5.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1977 | $1,600 | 36.0% | 96.6% | 2.8% |
| Kintnersville | 2.46 | 52.4 | 5.7% | 14.8% | 10.4% | 1969 | $1,034 | 42.6% | 96.1% | 0.3% |
| Harrow | 2.68 | 58.6 | 5.7% | 11.2% | 7.5% | 1965 | $1,263 | 23.7% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Frenchtown | 2.33 | 44.2 | 10.5% | 25.2% | 1.6% | 1961 | $1,656 | 50.0% | 96.3% | 4.2% |
| Finesville | 1.95 | 58.8 | 15.6% | 27.8% | 19.0% | 1943 | $2,707 | 32.4% | 94.1% | 9.5% |
| Riegelsville | 2.45 | 52.2 | 10.3% | 15.7% | 5.9% | 1960 | $1,252 | 44.7% | 95.5% | 1.1% |
| Ottsville | 2.48 | 58.0 | 2.4% | 13.0% | 10.2% | 1969 | $1,612 | 44.6% | 96.5% | 4.9% |
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 Upper Black Eddy. 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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