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Palmer Lake

County:
El Paso County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.092
State:
Colorado

Palmer Lake is a town located in El Paso County, Colorado. Palmer Lake has a 2026 population of 2,533. Palmer Lake is currently declining at a rate of -0.82% annually and its population has decreased by -4.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,659 in 2020.

The median household income in Palmer Lake is $125,357 with a poverty rate of 4.36%. The median age in Palmer Lake is 51.9 years: 46.9 years for males, and 54.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 117.0 males.

2.5K
Total Population
819
Density (mi²)
-21 -0.82%
Growth

Palmer Lake Population

Palmer Lake Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,533-21-0.82%
20252,554-21-0.82%
20242,575-15-0.58%
20232,590-39-1.48%
20222,629-31-1.17%
20212,66010.04%
20202,65970.26%
20193,004331.11%
20182,971712.45%
20172,900672.36%
20162,833672.42%
20152,766541.99%
20142,712331.23%
20132,679431.63%
20122,636451.74%
20112,5911717.07%
20102,542190.75%

Median Age

Overall: 51.9 years
Female: 54.6 years
Male: 46.9 years

Palmer Lake Adults

There are 2,316 adults, (601 of whom are seniors) in Palmer Lake.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,209 (46.1%)
Male: 1,414 (53.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Palmer Lake includes 83.3% White, 5.22% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,18583.3%
Two or more races2268.62%
Other race1375.22%
Native American491.87%
Black or African American210.8%
Asian50.19%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1535.83%
Native American491.87%
Other race411.56%
White291.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,15682.2%
Other race963.66%
Two or more races732.78%
Black or African American210.8%
Asian50.19%

Palmer Lake Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Palmer Lake 's average per capita income is $57,769. Household income levels show a median of $125,357. The poverty rate stands at 4.36%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$130,739-
Families$128,504$142,601
Households$125,357$130,288
Non Families$90,694$94,274

$57,769

Average Income

$125,357

Median Household Income

4.36%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)