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Palmer

County:
Ellis County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.124
State:
Texas

Palmer is a CDP located in Ellis County, Texas. Palmer has a 2026 population of 1,977. Palmer is currently growing at a rate of 6.69% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Palmer is $18,675 with a poverty rate of 76.24%. The median age in Palmer is 18.5 years: 30 years for males, and 16.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 82.6 males.

2K
Total Population
1,759
Density (mi²)
124 6.69%
Growth

Palmer Population

Palmer Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,9771246.69%
20251,8531237.11%

Median Age

Overall: 18.5 years
Female: 16.6 years
Male: 30 years

Palmer Adults

There are 756 adults, (69 of whom are seniors) in Palmer.

Sex Ratio

Female: 786 (54.8%)
Male: 649 (45.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Palmer includes 40.07% White, 24.11% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White57540.07%
Two or more races51435.82%
Other race34624.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White57540.07%
Two or more races51435.82%
Other race34624.11%

Palmer Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Palmer 's average per capita income is $13,181. Household income levels show a median of $18,675. The poverty rate stands at 76.24%.

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$25,948-
Households$18,675$26,157
Families-$26,731
Non Families--

$13,181

Average Income

$18,675

Median Household Income

76.24%

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)