Palmer township is located in Northampton County Pennsylvania. Palmer township has a 2024 population of 22,347. Palmer township is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually but its population has increased by 0.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,290 in 2020.
The average household income in Palmer township is $135,649 with a poverty rate of 2.86%. The median age in Palmer township is 46.7 years: 41.8 years for males, and 48.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palmer township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,008 | 76.18% |
| Two or more races | 1,949 | 8.73% |
| Asian | 1,310 | 5.87% |
| Other race | 1,180 | 5.29% |
| Black or African American | 878 | 3.93% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,854 | 2.49 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Married | 5,340 | 3.03 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
| Non Family | 2,524 | 1.19 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Female | 670 | 3.04 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Male | 320 | 2.65 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
80.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 468 | 2.79% |
| Associates Degree | 1,658 | 9.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,192 | 25.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,575 | 15.37% |
| High School Graduate | 4,885 | 29.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 290 | 1.73% |
| Some College | 2,690 | 16.05% |
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 | 12,823 | 12,435 | 5,249 |
| Hispanic | 2,271 | 2,039 | 733 |
| 2+ Races | 1,104 | 1,073 | 239 |
| Asian | 878 | 774 | 469 |
| Other Race | 873 | 672 | 273 |
| Black | 615 | 581 | 269 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 97.19%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 53.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,272 | $88,881 | $56,419 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,682 | $188,662 | $71,715 |
| High School Graduate | $46,471 | $53,403 | $42,072 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,057 | $51,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $63,210 | $73,827 | $49,348 |
| Some College | $58,397 | $66,703 | $47,143 |
$63,210
Average Earnings
$73,827
Average Male
$49,348
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.39% of Palmer township residents speak only English, while 16.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,918 | 483 | 3.03% |
| Asian | 1,310 | 90 | 6.87% |
| Hispanic | 3,348 | 51 | 1.52% |
| Multiple | 1,949 | 35 | 1.8% |
| Other | 1,169 | 16 | 1.37% |
| Black | 864 | 5 | 0.58% |
2.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.01%
Male Poverty Rate
3.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palmer township is Asian, with 6.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palmer township is Black, with 0.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 4.91% |
| High School | 4.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 1.94% |
| Female Employed | 1.24% |
| Male Employed | 0.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $128,676 | $156,567 |
| Households | $109,682 | $135,649 |
| Married Families | $140,110 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,586 | $79,790 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.6%
Male Marriage Rate
56.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
1,440
Number of Veterans
1,296
Male Veterans
144
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 515 |
| Second Gulf War | 255 |
| First Gulf War | 188 |
| Korea | 110 |
| World War II | 30 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 567 |
| 35 to 54 | 294 |
| 65 to 74 | 265 |
| 55 to 64 | 237 |
| 18 to 34 | 77 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,175 | 8.17% |
| Hispanic | 206 | 8.17% |
| Other Race | 112 | 12.39% |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 7.19% |
| Black | 48 | 7.5% |
| Asian | 15 | 1.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66%
Labor Force Participation
63.1%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
49.39%
Born in Palmer township
88.92%
Native Born
11.08%
Foreign Born
2.56%
Non Citizen
8.52%
Naturalized
88.92% of Palmer township residents were born in the United States, with 49.39% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 22,132 | -43 | -0.19% |
| 2028 | 22,175 | -43 | -0.19% |
| 2027 | 22,218 | -43 | -0.19% |
| 2026 | 22,261 | -43 | -0.19% |
| 2025 | 22,304 | -43 | -0.19% |
| 2024 | 22,347 | -43 | -0.19% |
| 2023 | 22,390 | -43 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 22,433 | 76 | 0.34% |
| 2021 | 22,357 | 67 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 22,290 | 839 | 3.91% |
| 2019 | 21,451 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 21,450 | 69 | 0.32% |
| 2017 | 21,381 | 61 | 0.29% |
| 2016 | 21,320 | 42 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 21,278 | 400 | 1.92% |
| 2014 | 20,878 | 51 | 0.24% |
| 2013 | 20,827 | 22 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 20,805 | 93 | 0.45% |
| 2011 | 20,712 | 18 | 0.09% |
| 2010 | 20,694 | 0 | 0% |