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Palmer

County:
Grundy County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
4.931
State:
Tennessee

Palmer is a town located in Grundy County, Tennessee. Palmer has a 2026 population of 593. Palmer is currently growing at a rate of 1.02% annually and its population has increased by 6.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 556 in 2020.

The median household income in Palmer is $56,447 with a poverty rate of 14.67%. The median age in Palmer is 40.2 years: 37.4 years for males, and 40.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.7 males.

593
Total Population
120
Density (mi²)
6 1.02%
Growth

Palmer Population

Palmer Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202659361.02%
202558761.03%
202458140.69%
202357781.41%
202256991.61%
202156040.72%
202055600%
201966820.3%
201866610.15%
201766510.15%
2016664-2-0.3%
2015666-2-0.3%
2014668-5-0.74%
2013673-8-1.17%
201268120.29%
201167971.04%
201068700%

Median Age

Overall: 40.2 years
Female: 40.9 years
Male: 37.4 years

Palmer Adults

There are 573 adults, (94 of whom are seniors) in Palmer.

Sex Ratio

Female: 418 (51.1%)
Male: 400 (48.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Palmer includes 88.39% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White72388.39%
Two or more races819.9%
Black or African American141.71%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White72388.39%
Two or more races819.9%
Black or African American141.71%

Palmer Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Palmer 's average per capita income is $27,981. Household income levels show a median of $56,447. The poverty rate stands at 14.67%.

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$59,931-
Families$57,708$57,240
Households$56,447$52,335
Non Families-$32,378

$27,981

Average Income

$56,447

Median Household Income

14.67%

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)