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Palmerton

Pennsylvania · 5,414 residents · 2.485 sq mi
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Palmerton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,482. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $116,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,414
+3%since 2000
from 5,248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,179 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Palmerton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,482
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,522 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,378
+26%since 2000
from $16,225 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$646
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−25.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
35.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+15%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(5,104)
Black0.4%(23)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(210)
Asian0.5%(26)
Other0.5%(25)
Diversity Score12.6%(684)
Diversity Score
13
+91%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.4%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmerton, Pennsylvania?

Palmerton, Pennsylvania has about 5,414 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palmerton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Palmerton, Pennsylvania earns about $43,482 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 $116,200, and the typical rent is about $646 a month.

How educated are people in Palmerton, Pennsylvania?

About 13.7% 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 12.7% of people in Palmerton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palmerton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Palmerton, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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