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Palo Alto

Pennsylvania · 1,032 residents · 1.044 sq mi
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Palo Alto has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,300. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,032
−2%since 2000
from 1,052 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
989 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,008 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+1%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7939031K1K1K1990201020202024Palo Alto
2024960
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,375
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,729 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,671
+11%since 2000
from $16,806 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$623
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−42.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+54%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(995)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(20)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.1%(83)
Diversity Score
8
+745%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+31%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
6.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.7%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania?

Palo Alto, Pennsylvania has about 1,032 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania earns about $34,375 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 $73,300, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania?

About 6.3% 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 12.1% 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 165 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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