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Palmerton - Carbon countyPopulation 5,248Palmerton, Pennsylvania Palmerton, Pennsylvania, in Carbon county, is 14 miles NW of Allentown, Pennsylvania and 63 miles N of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is included in the Allentown - Bethlehem - Easton metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 5,248 people lived in Palmerton. The People and Families of Palmerton In Palmerton, about 54% of adults are married. If you spend a lot of time in Palmerton, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight. Wealth and Education In 2000, Palmerton had a median family income of $36,967. Political Inclinations Palmerton residents donated more money ($1,500) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town. Palmerton Housing An estimated 68% of living spaces in Palmerton are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Commuting In Palmerton, 92% of commuters drive to work. Palmerton Population (2000)
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