Jim Thorpe is a borough located in Carbon County Pennsylvania. Jim Thorpe has a 2024 population of 4,537. It is also the county seat of Carbon County. Jim Thorpe is currently growing at a rate of 0.18% annually and its population has increased by 0.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,503 in 2020.
The average household income in Jim Thorpe is $82,895 with a poverty rate of 7.57%. The median age in Jim Thorpe is 49.9 years: 51.1 years for males, and 49.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jim Thorpe was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,533 | 99.98% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.02% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,961 | 2.31 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Married | 800 | 2.95 | 96 | 4 |
| Non Family | 687 | 1.24 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Male | 253 | 2.74 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Female | 221 | 2.83 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
84.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 46 | 1.3% |
| Associates Degree | 595 | 16.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 629 | 17.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 334 | 9.43% |
| High School Graduate | 1,132 | 31.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 1.21% |
| Some College | 762 | 21.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,527 | 3,452 | 963 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.87%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.3%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,139 | $58,333 | $31,731 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,528 | $0 | $84,139 |
| High School Graduate | $45,136 | $47,539 | $25,541 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,665 | $55,875 | $30,802 |
| Some College | $31,684 | $71,500 | $30,595 |
$43,665
Average Earnings
$55,875
Average Male
$30,802
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.32% of Jim Thorpe residents speak only English, while 0.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,490 | 340 | 7.57% |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100% |
7.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.73%
Male Poverty Rate
8.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jim Thorpe is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jim Thorpe is White, with 7.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.73% |
| High School | 9.54% |
| Some College | 4.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.63% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,043 | $97,265 |
| Households | $70,625 | $82,895 |
| Married Families | $92,059 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,458 | $51,006 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
42.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
311
Number of Veterans
296
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 223 |
| First Gulf War | 29 |
| World War II | 12 |
| Korea | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 171 |
| 75+ | 96 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 311 | 8.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.11%
Born in Jim Thorpe
99.34%
Native Born
0.66%
Foreign Born
0.44%
Non Citizen
0.22%
Naturalized
99.34% of Jim Thorpe residents were born in the United States, with 79.11% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,581 | 9 | 0.2% |
| 2028 | 4,572 | 9 | 0.2% |
| 2027 | 4,563 | 8 | 0.18% |
| 2026 | 4,555 | 9 | 0.2% |
| 2025 | 4,546 | 9 | 0.2% |
| 2024 | 4,537 | 8 | 0.18% |
| 2023 | 4,529 | -18 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 4,547 | -8 | -0.18% |
| 2021 | 4,555 | 52 | 1.15% |
| 2020 | 4,503 | -153 | -3.29% |
| 2019 | 4,656 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 4,661 | 20 | 0.43% |
| 2017 | 4,641 | 20 | 0.43% |
| 2016 | 4,621 | -22 | -0.47% |
| 2015 | 4,643 | -42 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 4,685 | -27 | -0.57% |
| 2013 | 4,712 | -24 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 4,736 | -27 | -0.57% |
| 2011 | 4,763 | -19 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 4,782 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,804 | -244 | -4.83% |
| 1990 | 5,048 | -215 | -4.09% |
| 1980 | 5,263 | -193 | -3.54% |
| 1970 | 5,456 | -489 | -8.23% |
| 1960 | 5,945 | 1,364 | 29.78% |