Palo Alto, Pennsylvania

Palo Alto: borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

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Palo Alto is a city located in the county of Bedford in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,032 and a population density of 992 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 975 inhabitants.

The city was created 182 years ago in 1843.

Quick Facts about Palo Alto

Population 975 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Pennsylvania (United States)
County Bedford County
Area 1.04 km2
Latitude & Longitude 39.7637,-78.7500
Establishment January 01, 1844 (182 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 20:34:42 (18th April 2026)
Density 938 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -5.85% (2010-2020)
Weather 81℉ Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather

Geography

Palo Alto is located at 39°45'49"N 78°45'0"W (39.7637000, -78.7500200).

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Weather

81°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 10 mph S Saturday

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Palo Alto decreased by 5.85% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,032 - census
2011 1,026 -0.58% estimation process
2012 1,020 -0.59% estimation process
2013 1,018 -0.2% estimation process
2014 1,009 -0.89% estimation process
2015 1,000 -0.9% estimation process
2016 994 -0.6% estimation process
2017 986 -0.81% estimation process
2018 982 -0.41% estimation process
2019 978 -0.41% estimation process
2020 975 -0.31% estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Palo Alto, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
161688 Allegany College of Maryland Cumberland (MD) 21502-2596

Nearby Transit Stations (15)

Rail and bus stations connected to Palo Alto, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
Code: C U M Cumberland station East Harrison and Queen City Street RAIL
CUA Cumberland, MD 12401 Willowbrook Road SE BUS
FSB Frostburg, MD 101 Braddock Road BUS
GTV Grantsville, MD 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road BUS
HNK Hancock, MD 434 East Main Street BUS

Closest post offices linked to Palo Alto.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Ellersl Post Office Ellerslie (MD) 21529

Other places with the same name (1)

  • Palo Alto, California The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. with a population of 67,008 people.

Other cities in Bedford County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bedford County , PA. (more)

City Name Population Title
Point 3,582 Township in northern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Centerville 3,133 Human settlement in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Bedford 2,667 Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States
Marysville 2,553 Borough in southeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania
Napier 2,109 Township of Pennsylvania
Hartley 1,805 Township in western Union County, Pennsylvania
Everett 1,717 Borough of Pennsylvania, USA
King 1,181 Township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania
Hyndman 854 Borough of Pennsylvania
Saxton 679 Borough in Bedford County, Pennsylvania
Finleyville 392 Borough of Pennsylvania
Schellsburg 317 Borough of Pennsylvania
Manns Choice 283 Borough of Pennsylvania
Pavia 273 Township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania
Woodbury 265 Borough of Pennsylvania
New Paris 172 Borough of Pennsylvania