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The Borough of Palmerton had a population of 5,622 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
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 Borough of Palmerton 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.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,622 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,262 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 12 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $68,143 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,909 |
| Median Home Value | $180,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,870 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,621 (56.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,181 (41.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 68 (2.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 2,802 |
| Average Household Size | 1.99 |
| Family Households | 1,361 (48.6%) |
The table below compares Palmerton to the other 2,002 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Pennsylvania by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 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.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 234 | 88th |
| Population Density | # 622 | 69th |
| Median Household Income | # 1044 | 48th |
| Per Capita Income | # 547 | 73rd |
| Diversity Index | # 1241 | 38th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Pennsylvania Census Data Comparison Tool.
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