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CITY · 2010 ACS

Palmer

Massachusetts · 12,140 residents · 31.576 sq mi
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Palmer has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,638. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $201,300. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
12,140
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 12,161 in 2011
2010 – 2025
Population density
384 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 385 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
+1%vs 2011
vs 41.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,638
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $50,864 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,944
+1%vs 2011
vs $27,694 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 32.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.436 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $202,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$723
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $748 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−24.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.2% in 2011
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 4.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(11,634)
Black0.5%(64)
Hispanic / Latino2%(247)
Asian0.6%(73)
Other1.2%(143)
Diversity Score10.5%(1,280)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(11,446)
Black1%(122)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(291)
Asian0.9%(107)
Other1.5%(180)
Diversity Score13.9%(1,684)
Diversity Score
14
+32%vs 2011
vs 11 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 25.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.8%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 36.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.4% in 2011
Female
49.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.6% in 2011
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmer, Massachusetts?

Palmer, Massachusetts has about 12,140 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palmer, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Palmer, Massachusetts earns about $50,638 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmer, Massachusetts expensive?

In Palmer, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $201,300, and the typical rent is about $723 a month.

How educated are people in Palmer, Massachusetts?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Palmer, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palmer, Massachusetts?

About 11.8% of people in Palmer, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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