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The total population of Palmerton is estimated to be 5,602 with 2,552 males (45.56%) and 3,050 females (54.44%). There are 498 more females than males in Palmerton.
The median household income in Palmerton was $65,390 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 9,506(12.69%) from $74,896 in 2020. This income is 87.65% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Palmerton sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $132,026. Overall, the median household income for the borough of Palmerton stands at $65,390.
In Palmerton, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $47,118 for males and $23,969 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $51,596 for males and $45,693 for females.
In Palmerton, population is primarily represented by White households, reporting a median income of $65,478.
In 2022, the population of Palmerton was 5,636, a 0.23% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Palmerton's population was 5,649, an increase of 0.97% compared to a population of 5,595 in 2020.
The median age in Palmerton, PA is 41.1, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 15.81% were under the age of 15, 19.66% aged 15 to 29, 43.13% aged 30 to 64, 19.96% aged 65 to 84, and 1.43% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Palmerton population: 98.44% are White and 1.56% are some other race.