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Tamaqua, PA

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Population
6,929
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
798 ft
Median Home Value
$83,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$996/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$46,176
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in PennsylvaniaPopulation rankingHighest population places in PennsylvaniaNearest larger communityHazleton, Pennsylvania10 miles away · 30,286 residents.

About Tamaqua

Tamaqua is a borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, situated in the state's historic Coal Region. Positioned along the Little Schuylkill River and hosting the Morgan Center campus of the Lehigh Carbon Community College, the commercial hub of approximately 6,924 is served by the Tamaqua Area School District locally.

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Lower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingOutskirts FitA+100.0rating

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