Demographics & People — Palmerton, Pennsylvania
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,624 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,600 |
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| Median Age | 48.3 |
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| Total Households | 2,574 |
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| Family Households | 1,392 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,413 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 248 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,951 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,509 |
| English | 541 |
| Pennsylvania German | 407 |
| American | 378 |
| Dutch | 339 |
| Irish | 320 |
| Slovak | 254 |
| Ukrainian | 253 |
| Italian | 242 |
Language
| English Only | 5,165 |
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| Spanish | 222 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,459 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 291 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,444 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Palmerton, Pennsylvania.
