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Palmer

Michigan · 418 residents · 0.593 sq mi
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Palmer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,583. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,400. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
418
−7%since 2000
from 449 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
705 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 757 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
−3%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2763764765766762000201020202024Palmer
2024309
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,583
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,237
−14%since 2000
from $21,309 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food7.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$492
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.5%
−35.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
12.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
87.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+25%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(433)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(404)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.8%(8)
Diversity Score
2
+219%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+98%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
95.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 96.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
9.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.1%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmer, Michigan?

Palmer, Michigan has about 418 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palmer, Michigan?

The typical household in Palmer, Michigan earns about $34,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmer, Michigan expensive?

In Palmer, Michigan, the median home is worth about $55,400, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Palmer, Michigan?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Palmer, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palmer, Michigan?

About 14.1% of people in Palmer, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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