Palmerton, Pennsylvania

Population Data for Palmerton, PA:

Population – 10036
Male – 48.76 %
Female – 51.24 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 98.49 %
Hispanic – 1.79 %
African American – 0.11 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.16 %
Asian – 0.19 %

Geographic Data for Palmerton, Pennsylvania:

Population Density – 283.27 per sq. mi
Elevation – 600 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Palmerton:

In Elementary School – 1,177 (51.78 %)
In High School – 525 (23.10 %)
In College – 293 (12.89 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 509 (7.37 %)
Associate’s Degree – 369 (5.34 %)
Some College, No Degree – 838 (12.13 %)
High School Graduate – 3,323 (48.10 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 580 (8.39 %)

Employment and Household Data for Palmerton, PA:

Percentage of People Employed – 61.48 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 3.03 %
Unemployment Level – 4.69 %

Median Household Income – $36,029.00
Average Household Size – 2.49

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 28.82 %
2 Vehicles – 37.38 %
3 or more Vehicles – 19.80 %

Average Cost to Rent in Palmerton - $478 per month