Palmer Population

2020–2026

1,977

2026 projection

57.4% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Palmer. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,977+1246.69%
20251,853+2477.42%
20231,606+835.45%
20221,523+80.53%
20211,515+25920.62%
20201,256——

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Palmer Demographics

18.5median age

Median age

Female16.6 yrs
Male30 yrs

Adults

756
69 seniors · 9%687 other adults

Sex

Female 54.8% · 786Male 45.2% · 649

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 14 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Palmer Income

$18,675median household income

Median household income

$18,675

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$13,181

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

76.2%

76.2% of residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Palmer Marital Status

62% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married62%67%58%
Never married24%18%31%
Divorced11%10%11%
Widowed0%0%0%
Separated3%6%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201