Palmer Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Palmer?
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There are 5,978 residents in Palmer, with a median age of 30.5. Of this, 50.94% are males and 49.06% are females. US-born citizens make up 95.6% of the resident pool in Palmer, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.75%. Additionally, 0.65% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 4,757 people in Palmer currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 4,757 people in Palmer currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 5,978 | -18.8% |
| Male Population | 3,045 | -18.0% |
| Female Population | 2,933 | -19.5% |
Male population 50.94%
Female population 49.06%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 30.5 | -3.2% |
| Citizen US Born | 5,715 | -18.9% |
| Citizen not US Born | 224 | -5.5% |
| Not Citizen | 39 | -47.3% |
Citizen US Born 95.6%
Citizen not US Born 3.75%
Not Citizen 0.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 14 | -26.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 592 | -9.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 329 | -20.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 183 | -0.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 4,757 | -20.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.24%
Moved from Same County 10.08%
Moved from Same State 5.6%
Moved from Different State 3.11%
Same House as Last Year 80.97%
What are the employment statistics in Palmer?
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White-collar workers make up 77.66% of the working population in Palmer, while blue-collar employees account for 22.34%. There are also 229 entrepreneurs in Palmer (9.32% of the workforce); 1,451 workers employed in private companies (59.06%); and 555 people working in governmental institutions (22.59%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 1,908 | -12.1% |
| Blue Collar | 549 | -22.8% |
White Collar 77.66%
Blue Collar 22.34%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 229 | -4.6% |
| Private Companies | 1,451 | -18.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 555 | -9.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 222 | -11.2% |
Self Employees 9.32%
Private Companies 59.06%
Governmental Workers 22.59%
Not for Profit Companies 9.04%
How many households are there in Palmer?
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There are a total of 2,063 households in Palmer, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 63.6% of these Palmer households, while non-family units account for the remaining 36.4%. Additionally, 36.79% of households have children and 63.21% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 2,063 | -2.0% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -17.7% |
| Family Households | 1,312 | -4.0% |
| Non-family Households | 751 | 1.9% |
Family Households 63.6%
Non-family Households 36.4%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 759 | -2.4% |
| Households without Children | 1,304 | -1.7% |
Households with Children 36.79%
Households without Children 63.21%
What are the median and average incomes in Palmer?
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The average annual household income in Palmer is $77,889, while the median household income sits at $62,068 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $69,779, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $71,912. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $46,563 and $41,442, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $77,889 | 1.8% |
| Median Household Income | $62,068 | 3.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 660 | -25.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 4,889 | -18.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Palmer?
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There are 2,254 housing units in Palmer, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1989. Of the 2,063 occupied housing units in Palmer, 61.42% are owner-occupied, while 38.58% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 71.82% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $223,500. In general, housing costs reach $1,231 per month in Palmer.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 71.82% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $223,500. In general, housing costs reach $1,231 per month in Palmer.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 2,254 | -1.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1989 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 33 | 37.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 64 | 6.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 183 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 77 | -12.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 326 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 476 | -6.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 422 | -3.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 479 | -3.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 194 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,063 | -2.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,267 | -6.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 796 | 6.1% |
Owner Occupied 61.42%
Renter Occupied 38.58%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 910 | -10.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 357 | 4.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $223,500 | 3.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $226,900 | 5.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,231 | 2.6% |
With Mortgage 71.82%
Without Mortgage 28.18%
What is the level of education in Palmer?
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Approximately 46.18% of the population in Palmer holds a high school degree (that's 2,033 residents), while 26.47% have attained a college certificate (1,226 locals) and 12.61% have a bachelor's degree (555 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 64 | -29.7% |
| Some High School | 2,033 | -22.9% |
| Some College | 1,226 | -14.2% |
| Associate Degree | 312 | -14.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 555 | -17.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 273 | -11.7% |
No High School 1.45%
Some High School 46.18%
Some College 26.47%
Associate Degree 7.09%
Bachelor's Degree 12.61%
Graduate Degree 6.2%
What is the marital status of Palmer residents?
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A total of 1,756 people in Palmer have never been married (which represents 37.71% of the total population), while 2,126 of them are wedded (45.65%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 128 (2.75%) and 520 (11.17%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,756 | -17.9% |
| Married | 2,126 | -9.3% |
| Separated | 128 | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 255 | -34.8% |
| Divorced | 520 | -33.3% |
Never Married 37.71%
Married 45.65%
Separated 2.75%
Widowed 5.48%
Divorced 11.17%
What are the most common means of transportation in Palmer?
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The top three means of transportation people in Palmer use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 2,245 residents commute by car, 52 prefer going to work by walking and 7 by bicycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,245 | -13.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 7 | -30.0% |
| Bicycle | 7 | -12.5% |
| Walk | 52 | -5.5% |
What is the median and average household income in Palmer by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.