18252 Tamaqua, PA is a small community located in the Schuylkill County of Pennsylvania with a population of 10,507 and a population density of 172 people per square mile. The area is home to several local businesses such as The Big Mill Antique Mall & Crafts, Grandpa's Country Store, and All Lit Up! Entertainment Center. Year-round outdoor activities that can be enjoyed include camping at nearby Locust Lake State Park, taking in stunning views of the Lehigh Gorge State Park, or spending the day exploring local trails like the Tamaqua Trail. Other organizations in the area include The Pine Grove Area Historical Society Museum and the Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce which provides support for local businesses and sporting events. Local sporting events are plentiful throughout the year including an annual 5k run/walk put on by St. Jerome's Catholic Church, roller derby matches hosted by Daughters of Anarchy Roller Derby League, or softball games at Towne Park with organized league play by Tamaqua Youth & Community Programs.
The population in Tamaqua (zip 18252) is 10,507. There are 178 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Tamaqua (zip 18252) is 45.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Tamaqua (zip 18252) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Tamaqua (zip 18252)
- 49.9% are married
- 10.9% are divorced
- 26.8% are married with children
- 14.5% have children, but are single
Race in Tamaqua (zip 18252)
- 95.3% are White
- 0.6% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander