Palmerton, PA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Palmerton

Neighborhood

Carbon, PA

Palmerton East / Hazard

Little Gap / Aquashicola

Newside / Best Station

Treichlers / Berlinsville

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Palmerton

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

18.3%

Households with Children

18.8%

School Enrollment K-12

335

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.4%
School Age (5-17): 10.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.2%
Working Age (35-54): 26.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.9%
Seniors (65+): 26.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 9.7%
High School / GED: 50.6%
Some College or Associate's: 21.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 10.1%
Single Parents: 8.7%
Couples & Adults: 30.6%
Living Alone: 50.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 15.8%
Puerto Rican: 51.9%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 14.2%
South American: 18.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 47.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 52.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 77.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 17.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 93.2%
Spanish: 4.2%
European & Indo-European: 1.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 1.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.4%
Elementary (1-4): 1.1%
Middle School (5-8): 4.3%
High School (9-12): 5.3%
College / Graduate: 6.6%
Not Enrolled: 81.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources