Jim Thorpe, PA is a small borough located in Carbon County, Pennsylvania that has an estimated population of 4,546 as of 2019. This town is known for its picturesque mountain views and charming downtown area. The population density here is 319 people per square mile, which is much higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile.
The downtown of Jim Thorpe offers a variety of local businesses such as Mountain Bikes n’ Boards, the Mauch Chunk Opera House, and the Old Jail Museum. Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to do year-round in this town with activities like hiking along the Lehigh Gorge trail or skiing at nearby Blue Mountain Ski Area. There are also several organizations available in the area including the Jim Thorpe Community Center and ArtsQuest which hosts events like musical performances and plays throughout the year. For sports fans there are local teams like Jim Thorpe High School's Olympians football team that compete in school leagues across the country.
The population in Jim Thorpe is 4,546. There are 311 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Jim Thorpe is 49.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Jim Thorpe is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Jim Thorpe
- 46.2% are married
- 12.3% are divorced
- 14.8% are married with children
- 23.2% have children, but are single
Race in Jim Thorpe
- 95.2% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.5% claim Other
- 3.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander