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Palmer

Kansas · 125 residents · 0.309 sq mi
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Palmer has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $86,300. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 146%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
125
+16%since 2000
from 108 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
405 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
−8%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
891131381631871990201020202024Palmer
2024149
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,247
+65%since 2000
from $14,670 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services6.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,300
+146%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.2%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
21.8% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+96%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(2)
Diversity Score
2
−71%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+33.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+100%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2011
from 79.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmer, Kansas?

Palmer, Kansas has about 125 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palmer, Kansas?

The typical household in Palmer, Kansas earns about $58,750 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 $86,300, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Palmer, Kansas?

About 18.7% 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 23.1% of people in Palmer, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palmer, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Palmer, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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