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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Palo Alto

Pennsylvania · 1,052 residents · 1.044 sq mi
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Palo Alto has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,729. Population has declined 12% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $49,500. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,052
−12%since 1990
from 1,197 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,008 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 1,147 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.4
+5%since 1990
from 40.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7939031K1K1K1990201020202024Palo Alto
2024960
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,729
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,914 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,806
+67%since 1990
from $10,080 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$406
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325 in 1990
US average: $602
88.1%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 89.4% in 1990
11.9% rent
1.4
−1%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,185)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian1%(12)
Diversity Score3.1%(37)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,040)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(3)
Diversity Score1%(10)
1
−69%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.2%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.3%
+12.0 ptssince 1990
from 62.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 0.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
+2%since 1990
from 14.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania?

Palo Alto, Pennsylvania has about 1,052 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania earns about $35,729 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 $49,500, and the typical rent is about $406 a month.

How educated are people in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania?

About 9.2% 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 6.9% of people in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palo Alto, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Palo Alto, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 145 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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