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Cost of living in Tamaqua summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Tamaqua. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Tamaqua is 85 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Tamaqua is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Tamaqua is $153,115.
The median income in Tamaqua is $46,176.
Tamaqua's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Tamaqua Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Tamaqua | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 46 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Tamaqua, PA Weather
The average high in Tamaqua is 59.5° and the average low is 37.5°.
There are 93.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 52.4 inches of precipitation each year with 41.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Tamaqua |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 93.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 52.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 41.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Tamaqua Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Tamaqua
The current population in Tamaqua is 6,924. The population has decreased 2.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,924 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 6,922 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 6,911 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 6,940 | 3.6% |
| 2020 | 6,699 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 6,731 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 6,796 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 6,841 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 6,901 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 6,949 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 6,994 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 7,046 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 7,064 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 7,103 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 7,097 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Tamaqua
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Tamaqua is:
84.3% White with 5,834 White residents.
0.9% African American with 65 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 3 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.0% Two Or More with 140 Two Or More residents.
12.7% Hispanic with 882 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Tamaqua | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.3% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.9% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 12.7% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Tamaqua
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Tamaqua is 51.6% female with 3,571 female residents.
Tamaqua is 48.4% male with 3,352 male residents.
| Gender | Tamaqua | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Tamaqua for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Tamaqua completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Tamaqua completed 9-12th grade.
44.0% of adults in Tamaqua completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Tamaqua completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Tamaqua completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Tamaqua completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Tamaqua completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Tamaqua completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Tamaqua completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Tamaqua | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 44.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
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4.4% of households in Tamaqua earn Less than $10,000.
7.3% of households in Tamaqua earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.7% of households in Tamaqua earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.2% of households in Tamaqua earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.4% of households in Tamaqua earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.8% of households in Tamaqua earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.7% of households in Tamaqua earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.9% of households in Tamaqua earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.6% of households in Tamaqua earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.9% of households in Tamaqua earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Tamaqua | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.3% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.7% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.2% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.4% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.8% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.9% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.6% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.9% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
