Demographics & People — Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,922 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,900 |
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| Median Age | 36.2 |
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| Total Households | 2,813 |
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| Family Households | 1,798 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,996 |
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| Black or African American | 24 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 942 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 2,352 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,607 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 914 |
| Other groups | 902 |
| Irish | 830 |
| Polish | 784 |
| Italian | 753 |
| English | 372 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 359 |
| Lithuanian | 334 |
Language
| English Only | 6,028 |
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| Spanish | 227 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,283 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 338 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,145 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.5% |
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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 Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
