Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
Tamaqua: Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
About
Tamaqua is a city located in the county of Schuylkill in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,107 and a population density of 731 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,633 inhabitants.
The city was created 192 years ago in 1831.
Quick Facts about Tamaqua
| Population : | 6,633 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Schuylkill County |
| Postal code : | 18252 |
| Area : | 9.72 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,854 feet / 870 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1832 (192 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 10:50:21 (26th December 2024) |
| Density : | 682 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.15% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tamaqua is located at 40°47'50"N 75°58'10"W (40.7973100, -75.9693700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Tamaqua decreased by 7.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,107 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,042 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,001 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,964 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,904 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,842 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,797 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,738 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,693 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,664 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,633 | -0.47% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 24,698 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 24,469 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 24,725 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 24,283 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.6% |
| White only, percent : | 69.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 9.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 7.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 9.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 10.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 63.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,889 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.8% |
Tamaqua zip code is 18252.
County name: Schuylkill, County
fips: 42107
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $107,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,152 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $387 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $790 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,593 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.49 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 65.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 19.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 99,256 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 301,529 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 798,222 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $32,347 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,860 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,982 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,027 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,691 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 678 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 393 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,381 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 614 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,168 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 486.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 49.88 |
People born in Tamaqua (8)
People born in Tamaqua, including actor G. Raymond Nye, AIDS victim Kimberly Bergalis, United States Army general Charles Justin Bailey, .
List
- Chris Fulmer (American baseball player) he was born in 04/07/1858
- Frank M. Allen (American politician) he was born in 15/02/1923
- William Klingaman (American politician) he was born in 14/12/1916
- Henry Aurand (United States general) he was born in 21/04/1894
- Paul L. Wagner (Pennsylvania House of Representatives) he was born in 19/09/1897
Schools in Tamaqua
College & universities near Tamaqua, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 418612 | Hazleton Area Career Center | Hazle TWP. (PA) | 18202 |
Stations (18)
Amtrak & bus stations near Tamaqua, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Tamaqua
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tamaqua Post Office | Tamaqua (PA) | 18252 |
Other cities in Schuylkill County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Schuylkill County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pottsville | 13,409 | City in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Schuylkill Haven | 5,086 | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Shenandoah | 4,738 | Borough in northern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| West Penn | 4,295 | Township in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Minersville | 4,258 | Town of the United States |
| Mahanoy City | 3,928 | Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| East Franklin | 3,804 | Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania |
| Frackville | 3,598 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Hegins | 3,357 | Township in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Orwigsburg | 2,943 | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Lake Wynonah | 2,640 | Census designated place |
| McAdoo | 2,147 | Borough in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Pine Grove | 2,142 | Human settlement |
| Port Carbon | 1,769 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Zerbe | 1,746 | Township in southern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Tremont | 1,656 | Borough in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Tamaqua distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
