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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Palmer

Illinois · 262 residents · 0.995 sq mi
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Palmer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $31,800. With a median age of 40.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 32% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

262
+6%vs 2000
vs 248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
263 / sq mi
+6%vs 2000
vs 249 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.2
+10%vs 2000
vs 36.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1201642082522961990201020202024Palmer
2024241
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,083
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,750 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,480
−41%vs 2000
vs $17,615 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.3%
+5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$31,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $382 in 2000
US average: $450
86.9%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.3% in 2000
13.1% rent
1.4
+10%vs 2000
vs 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(239)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(262)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
vs 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.6%
−10.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
+44%vs 2000
vs 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Palmer, Illinois?

Palmer, Illinois has about 262 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Palmer, Illinois?

The typical household in Palmer, Illinois earns about $22,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmer, Illinois expensive?

In Palmer, Illinois, the median home is worth about $31,800, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in Palmer, Illinois?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in Palmer, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palmer, Illinois?

About 10.3% of people in Palmer, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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