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Palmer

Kansas · 111 residents · 0.309 sq mi
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Palmer has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $46,700. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
111
+3%since 2000
from 108 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
359 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.1
+13%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
891131381631871990201020202024Palmer
2024149
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,042 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,804
+49%since 2000
from $14,670 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.252
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services7.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,700
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
34.0%
−55.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
18.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
+38%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(96)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.2%(32)
Diversity Score
29
+329%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% 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
24.0 min
+114%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.6%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmer, Kansas?

Palmer, Kansas has about 111 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palmer, Kansas?

The typical household in Palmer, Kansas earns about $45,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmer, Kansas expensive?

In Palmer, Kansas, the median home is worth about $46,700.

How educated are people in Palmer, Kansas?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Palmer, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palmer, Kansas?

About 0.0% of people in Palmer, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palmer, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Palmer, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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