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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Palmer Lake

Colorado · 2,179 residents · 3.092 sq mi
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Palmer Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,340. Population has grown 47% since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $164,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,179
+47%since 1990
from 1,480 in 1990
1990 – 2025
705 / sq mi
+47%since 1990
from 479 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.7
+16%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Palmer Lake
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,340
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,505
+105%since 1990
from $12,459 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.5%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$164,600
+73%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$803
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $525 in 1990
US average: $602
78.3%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.9% in 1990
21.7% rent
3.1
+36%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,440)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(66)
Asian0.4%(6)
Diversity Score16.3%(241)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,998)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(106)
Asian0.5%(11)
Diversity Score13.2%(288)
13
−19%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.5%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 26.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.5%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 88.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.4%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.5 min
−23%since 1990
from 26.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmer Lake, Colorado?

Palmer Lake, Colorado has about 2,179 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Palmer Lake, Colorado?

The typical household in Palmer Lake, Colorado earns about $52,340 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmer Lake, Colorado expensive?

In Palmer Lake, Colorado, the median home is worth about $164,600, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in Palmer Lake, Colorado?

About 36.5% of adults age 25 and over in Palmer Lake, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palmer Lake, Colorado?

About 6.5% of people in Palmer Lake, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palmer Lake, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Palmer Lake, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 699 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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

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