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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Palmerton

Pennsylvania · 5,248 residents · 2.485 sq mi
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Palmerton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,522. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $73,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,248
−3%since 1990
from 5,394 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.1
+4%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Palmerton
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.1%(318)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.4%(336)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.7%(350)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 195.8%(307)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.3%(328)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.8%(726)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.2%(800)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.4%(703)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.9%(417)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.5%(395)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 848.5%(446)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.3%(122)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,522
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,241 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,225
+39%since 1990
from $11,636 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.0%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$470
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $347 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
31.7% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Palmerton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(5,356)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(110)
Asian0.2%(11)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(5,072)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(124)
Asian0.2%(9)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican2.9%(161)
Uruguayan1%(56)
Mexican0.9%(49)
Salvadoran0.7%(37)
Ancestry
German27.6%(1,549)
English12.2%(686)
Irish8.2%(459)
American6.4%(360)
Slovak6.4%(358)
Italian5.7%(320)
Polish5.1%(286)
Norwegian4.7%(266)
Dutch3.9%(218)
Hungarian2.7%(149)
Portuguese2.4%(136)
Czech1.6%(91)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1.5%(84)
Ukrainian1.1%(63)
Russian0.9%(52)
Lithuanian0.6%(35)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(26)
Canadian0.4%(22)
Scottish0.2%(14)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Slovak population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.0%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
−5%since 1990
from 21.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.5%(507)
Married61.9%(1,229)
Widowed3.5%(69)
Divorced9.1%(180)
Women 15+
Never married20.7%(474)
Married53%(1,211)
Widowed18.2%(415)
Divorced8.1%(186)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmerton, Pennsylvania?

Palmerton, Pennsylvania has about 5,248 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Palmerton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Palmerton, Pennsylvania earns about $31,522 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 $73,100, and the typical rent is about $470 a month.

How educated are people in Palmerton, Pennsylvania?

About 11.8% 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 10.0% of people in Palmerton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palmerton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Palmerton, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 146 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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