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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Palmer Heights

Pennsylvania · 3,612 residents · 1.159 sq mi
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Palmer Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,625. Population has declined 9% since 1990. Median home value is $125,300. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,612
−9%since 1990
from 3,960 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,116 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 3,417 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.3
+11%since 1990
from 42.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Palmer Heights
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,625
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,373 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,959
+56%since 1990
from $15,317 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.6%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$125,300
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $122,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$728
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $505 in 1990
US average: $602
94.3%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 94.5% in 1990
5.7% rent
2.4
−24%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(3,940)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1%(38)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score3.6%(142)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(3,388)
Black1.5%(54)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(95)
Asian1.2%(45)
Diversity Score13%(471)
13
+263%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.1%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 19.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.2%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
−13%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmer Heights, Pennsylvania?

Palmer Heights, Pennsylvania has about 3,612 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Palmer Heights, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Palmer Heights, Pennsylvania earns about $51,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmer Heights, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Palmer Heights, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $125,300, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Palmer Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Palmer Heights, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palmer Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 2.6% of people in Palmer Heights, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palmer Heights, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Palmer Heights, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 348 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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