Palo Alto is a borough located in Schuylkill County Pennsylvania. Palo Alto has a 2024 population of 972. Palo Alto is currently growing at a rate of 0.1% annually and its population has increased by 0.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 966 in 2020.
The average household income in Palo Alto is $63,038 with a poverty rate of 8.77%. The median age in Palo Alto is 42 years: 42.2 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palo Alto was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 923 | 96.85% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 2.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.42% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 407 | 2.34 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Married | 179 | 3.13 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Non Family | 136 | 1.19 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Female | 64 | 2.52 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Male | 28 | 2.46 | 100 | 0 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
83.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 45 | 6.57% |
| Associates Degree | 79 | 11.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 66 | 9.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 8 | 1.17% |
| High School Graduate | 346 | 50.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 2.34% |
| Some College | 125 | 18.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 670 | 610 | 70 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,536 | $67,917 | $34,028 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,167 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,000 | $51,250 | $28,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,688 | $55,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,466 | $52,232 | $33,571 |
| Some College | $36,116 | $38,750 | $35,885 |
$37,466
Average Earnings
$52,232
Average Male
$33,571
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Palo Alto residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 916 | 82 | 8.95% |
| Native | 1 | 1 | 100% |
8.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.76%
Male Poverty Rate
9.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palo Alto is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palo Alto is White, with 8.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.64% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Female Employed | 7.21% |
| Male Employed | 6.05% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,861 | $69,403 |
| Households | $52,176 | $63,038 |
| Married Families | $70,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,500 | $46,771 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.1%
Male Marriage Rate
50.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
71
Number of Veterans
65
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 32 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66 | 9.27% |
| Islander | 4 | 100% |
| Native American | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.4%
Labor Force Participation
63.7%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
94.02%
Born in Palo Alto
99.69%
Native Born
0.31%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.31%
Naturalized
99.69% of Palo Alto residents were born in the United States, with 94.02% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 980 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2028 | 979 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2027 | 977 | 2 | 0.21% |
| 2026 | 975 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2025 | 974 | 2 | 0.21% |
| 2024 | 972 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 971 | 2 | 0.21% |
| 2022 | 969 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 968 | 2 | 0.21% |
| 2020 | 966 | -11 | -1.13% |
| 2019 | 977 | -5 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 982 | -6 | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 988 | -6 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 994 | -6 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 1,000 | -9 | -0.89% |
| 2014 | 1,009 | -9 | -0.88% |
| 2013 | 1,018 | -3 | -0.29% |
| 2012 | 1,021 | -5 | -0.49% |
| 2011 | 1,026 | -5 | -0.48% |
| 2010 | 1,031 | 0 | 0% |