Palmerton is a borough located in Carbon County Pennsylvania. Palmerton has a 2024 population of 5,623. Palmerton is currently growing at a rate of 0.12% annually and its population has increased by 0.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,595 in 2020.
The average household income in Palmerton is $95,923 with a poverty rate of 12.31%. The median age in Palmerton is 43.4 years: 42 years for males, and 47.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palmerton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,413 | 96.25% |
| Two or more races | 121 | 2.15% |
| Other race | 90 | 1.6% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,574 | 2.18 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Non Family | 1,182 | 1.26 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
| Married | 1,114 | 2.96 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Female | 246 | 2.87 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Male | 32 | 3.47 | 0 | 100 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
62.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 304 | 7.11% |
| Associates Degree | 321 | 7.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 423 | 9.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 268 | 6.27% |
| High School Graduate | 2,306 | 53.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 175 | 4.09% |
| Some College | 477 | 11.16% |
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 | 4,114 | 3,645 | 641 |
| Hispanic | 156 | 150 | 50 |
| 2+ Races | 96 | 92 | 0 |
| Other Race | 14 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 96.15%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 32.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,300 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,148 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,355 | $53,487 | $25,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,408 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,460 | $61,230 | $35,220 |
| Some College | $66,071 | $69,375 | $48,839 |
$46,460
Average Earnings
$61,230
Average Male
$35,220
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.61% of Palmerton residents speak only English, while 5.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,344 | 593 | 11.1% |
| Other | 90 | 84 | 93.33% |
| Hispanic | 248 | 84 | 33.87% |
| Multiple | 121 | 13 | 10.74% |
12.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.15%
Male Poverty Rate
16.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palmerton is Other, with 93.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palmerton is Multiple, with 10.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.84% |
| Some College | 0.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.09% |
| Male Employed | 4.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,867 | $95,320 |
| Households | $71,471 | $95,923 |
| Married Families | $105,726 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,571 | $91,255 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.8%
Male Marriage Rate
41.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
227
Number of Veterans
181
Male Veterans
46
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 109 |
| First Gulf War | 63 |
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| Korea | 29 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 99 |
| 35 to 54 | 70 |
| 75+ | 39 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 227 | 5.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
63.6%
Employment Rate
1.7%
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
78.75%
Born in Palmerton
98.49%
Native Born
1.51%
Foreign Born
1.08%
Non Citizen
0.43%
Naturalized
98.49% of Palmerton residents were born in the United States, with 78.75% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.08% 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 | 5,658 | 7 | 0.12% |
| 2028 | 5,651 | 7 | 0.12% |
| 2027 | 5,644 | 7 | 0.12% |
| 2026 | 5,637 | 7 | 0.12% |
| 2025 | 5,630 | 7 | 0.12% |
| 2024 | 5,623 | 7 | 0.12% |
| 2023 | 5,616 | -22 | -0.39% |
| 2022 | 5,638 | -14 | -0.25% |
| 2021 | 5,652 | 57 | 1.02% |
| 2020 | 5,595 | 263 | 4.93% |
| 2019 | 5,332 | -6 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 5,338 | 28 | 0.53% |
| 2017 | 5,310 | 27 | 0.51% |
| 2016 | 5,283 | -13 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 5,296 | -46 | -0.86% |
| 2014 | 5,342 | 4 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 5,338 | -27 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 5,365 | -34 | -0.63% |
| 2011 | 5,399 | -26 | -0.48% |
| 2010 | 5,425 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,248 | -146 | -2.71% |
| 1990 | 5,394 | -61 | -1.12% |
| 1980 | 5,455 | -165 | -2.94% |
| 1970 | 5,620 | -322 | -5.42% |
| 1960 | 5,942 | -704 | -10.59% |
| 1950 | 6,646 | -829 | -11.09% |
| 1940 | 7,475 | -203 | -2.64% |
| 1930 | 7,678 | 510 | 7.11% |
| 1920 | 7,168 | 1,510 | 26.69% |