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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Palo Alto

Pennsylvania · 1,197 residents · 1.044 sq mi
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Palo Alto has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,914. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $34,800. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,197
+14%vs 2000
vs 1,052 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,147 / sq mi
+14%vs 2000
vs 1,008 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.4
−5%vs 2000
vs 42.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7939031K1K1K1990201020202024Palo Alto
2024960
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,914
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,729 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,080
−40%vs 2000
vs $16,806 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.3%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$34,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$325
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $406 in 2000
US average: $450
89.4%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.1% in 2000
10.6% rent
1.4
+1%vs 2000
vs 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,040)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(10)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,185)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian1%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.1%(37)
3
+224%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.7%
−7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.3%
−12.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.4%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
−2%vs 2000
vs 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania?

Palo Alto, Pennsylvania has about 1,197 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania earns about $24,914 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palo Alto, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Palo Alto, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $34,800, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania?

About 1.7% of adults age 25 and over in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania?

About 5.3% of people in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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