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Palmer

Illinois · 229 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 $39,318. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,300. Households here earn about 29% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
229
−8%since 2000
from 248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
230 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 249 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+7%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1201642082522961990201020202024Palmer
2024241
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,318
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,997
+2%since 2000
from $17,615 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.290
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance17.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical17.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$292
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.5%
−31.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
11.3% rent
Vacancy rate
26.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+29%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(227)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(2)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+55%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.9%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmer, Illinois?

Palmer, Illinois has about 229 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palmer, Illinois?

The typical household in Palmer, Illinois earns about $39,318 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 $66,300, and the typical rent is about $292 a month.

How educated are people in Palmer, Illinois?

About 2.6% 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 8.3% of people in Palmer, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palmer, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Palmer, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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