Palmerton, PA Profile: Facts & Data

The primary coordinate point for Palmerton is located at latitude 40.8015 and longitude -75.6102 in Carbon County. The formal boundaries for the Borough of Palmerton encompass a land area of 2.48 sq. miles and a water area of 0.05 sq. miles. Carbon County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5). The elevation is 400 feet.

The Borough of Palmerton (GNIS ID: 1215049) has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

Palmerton, PA Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2020)

POPULATION
Total Population	5,366 (100%)
Population in Households	5,366 (100.0%)
Population in Families	4,096 (76.3%)
Population in Group Quarters¹	0
Population Density	2,160
Diversity Index²	19


INCOME
Median Household Income	$53,233
Average Household Income	$63,123
% of Income for Mortgage⁴	10%
Per Capita Income	$26,538
Wealth Index⁵	49

HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)	2,453 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU	1,327 (54.1%)
Renter Occupied HU	929 (37.9%)
Vacant Housing Units	197 ( 8.0%)
Median Home Value	$129,167
Average Home Value	$154,578
Housing Affordability Index³	183

HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households	2,256
Average Household Size	2.38
Family Households	1,390
Average Family Size	3

NOTES

Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.

Palmerton, PA - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Palmerton to the other 1,761 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Pennsylvania by rank and percentile using July 1, 2020 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR	2010-2020	2020-2025
Population	-0.09%	-0.18%
Households	-0.07%	-0.16%
Families	-0.24%	-0.26%
Median Household Income		0.11%
Per Capita Income		0.81%
Owner Occupied HU		-0.23%

Variable Description	Rank	Percentile
Total Population	# 236	87th
Population Density	# 641	64th
Median Household Income	# 982	44th
Housing Affordability Index	# 611	35th
Per Capita Income	# 1151	35th
Diversity Index	# 669	62nd

Palmerton, PA Profile: Facts & Data

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Palmerton, PA Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2020)

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