Unified School District · PA
Palmerton Area School District
Palmerton Area School District is a unified school district in Pennsylvania with a community population of 14,180. The median household income is $68,769 and the median age is 48.9.
14,180
Population
275
People / sq mi
$68,769
Median Income
48.9
Median Age
Palmerton Area School District covers 52 sq mi of land at 274.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 53.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$68,769
Median Household Income
$39,951
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$220,500
Median Home Value
$955
Median Rent
72.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
87.3%
High School+
17.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Palmerton Area School District serves a community with a population of 14,180 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Pennsylvania.
The median household income in Palmerton Area School District is $68,769, with a per capita income of $39,951. The poverty rate is 6.5%.
Palmerton Area School District is 95.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 53.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Palmerton Area School District, 87.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Palmerton Area School District is $220,500, with a median rent of $955. The homeownership rate is 72.0%.
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Data for Palmerton Area School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4218360).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.