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Palmer

Alaska · 5,937 residents · 5.072 sq mi
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Palmer has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,706. Population has grown 31% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $175,700. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

5,937
+31%since 2000
from 4,533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,171 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 894 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
30.1
+5%since 2000
from 28.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2K4K5K7K8K1990201020202024Palmer
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,706
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,571 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$22,709
+32%since 2000
from $17,203 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
18.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$175,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$792
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $623 in 2000
US average: $853
47.6%
−16.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
41.1% rent
9.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
33.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
43.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.2
+43%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(3,595)
Black2%(91)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(159)
Asian1%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.9%(813)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(4,537)
Black1.8%(104)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(272)
Asian1.1%(63)
Other18.5%(1,097)
Diversity Score50.9%(3,020)
51
+183%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
6.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.8 min
+7%since 2000
from 27.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
67.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
12.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
8.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
7.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
1.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
8.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
31.0%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

50.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
49.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
12.8%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmer, Alaska?

Palmer, Alaska has about 5,937 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palmer, Alaska?

The typical household in Palmer, Alaska earns about $54,706 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 $175,700, and the typical rent is about $792 a month.

How educated are people in Palmer, Alaska?

About 20.3% 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 18.1% 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 3,071 residents, a change of about 107 percent over that period.

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

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