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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Palmerton

Pennsylvania · 5,394 residents · 2.485 sq mi
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Palmerton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,241. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $61,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,394
+3%vs 2000
vs 5,248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,171 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 2,112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.6
−4%vs 2000
vs 38.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Palmerton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,241
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,522 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,636
−28%vs 2000
vs $16,225 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
9.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $73,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$347
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $470 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
73.0%
+4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.3% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+9%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(5,072)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(124)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(346)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(5,356)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(110)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other0.5%(27)
Diversity Score6.6%(355)
Diversity Score
7
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.1%
−10.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmerton, Pennsylvania?

Palmerton, Pennsylvania has about 5,394 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Palmerton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Palmerton, Pennsylvania earns about $24,241 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmerton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Palmerton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $61,200, and the typical rent is about $347 a month.

How educated are people in Palmerton, Pennsylvania?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Palmerton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palmerton, Pennsylvania?

About 9.8% of people in Palmerton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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