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Palmer

Michigan · 378 residents · 0.593 sq mi
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Palmer has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,313. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 71 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $65,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
378
−16%since 2000
from 449 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
637 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 757 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
−2%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2763764765766762000201020202024Palmer
2024309
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,313
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,141
+9%since 2000
from $21,309 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
12.2% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(357)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(7)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other1.8%(7)
Diversity Score10.2%(39)
Diversity Score
10
+1680%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+77%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.6%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 96.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2011
from 46.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
4.7%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmer, Michigan?

Palmer, Michigan has about 378 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palmer, Michigan?

The typical household in Palmer, Michigan earns about $55,313 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 $65,000, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Palmer, Michigan?

About 7.7% 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 9.1% of people in Palmer, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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