Palmerton is a borough located in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Palmerton has a 2025 population of 5,630. Palmerton is currently growing at a rate of 0.12% annually and its population has increased by 0.63% 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.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Palmerton includes 96.25% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 5,413 | 96.25% |
Two or more races | 121 | 2.15% |
Other race | 90 | 1.6% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Palmerton's average per capita income is $46,460. Household income levels show a median of $71,471. The poverty rate stands at 12.31%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $105,726 | - |
Families | $93,867 | $95,320 |
Households | $71,471 | $95,923 |
Non Families | $47,571 | $91,255 |
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