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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Palmer

Alaska · 4,533 residents · 5.072 sq mi
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Palmer has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,571. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $102,300. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,533
+58%since 1990
from 2,866 in 1990
1990 – 2025
894 / sq mi
+58%since 1990
from 565 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
28.8
−7%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K4K5K7K8K1990201020202024Palmer
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,571
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,940 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,203
+6%since 1990
from $16,229 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.7%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$102,300
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$623
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $424 in 1990
US average: $602
64.5%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 58.1% in 1990
35.5% rent
2.2
+44%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(2,538)
Black2.5%(73)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(40)
Asian1.3%(36)
Diversity Score28.8%(826)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(3,595)
Black2%(91)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(159)
Asian1%(45)
Diversity Score17.9%(813)
18
−38%since 1990
from 29 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.5%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.5%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 78.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.4%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.8 min
+3%since 1990
from 27.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmer, Alaska?

Palmer, Alaska has about 4,533 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Palmer, Alaska?

The typical household in Palmer, Alaska earns about $45,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmer, Alaska expensive?

In Palmer, Alaska, the median home is worth about $102,300, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Palmer, Alaska?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Palmer, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palmer, Alaska?

About 12.7% of people in Palmer, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palmer, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Palmer, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,667 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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