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Palmer

Tennessee · 672 residents · 4.931 sq mi
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Palmer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,500. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 1% 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 $74,900. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
672
−7%since 2000
from 726 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
136 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 147 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
+4%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5176207238269291990201020202024Palmer
2024818
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,562
+23%since 2000
from $10,251 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,900
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
34.3%
−57.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
13.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+43%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(715)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(663)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.9%(66)
Diversity Score20.7%(139)
Diversity Score
21
+2873%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
54.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 46.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.0 min
+3%since 2000
from 37.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
13.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.6%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmer, Tennessee?

Palmer, Tennessee has about 672 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palmer, Tennessee?

The typical household in Palmer, Tennessee earns about $28,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmer, Tennessee expensive?

In Palmer, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $74,900.

How educated are people in Palmer, Tennessee?

About 1.0% of adults age 25 and over in Palmer, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palmer, Tennessee?

About 22.8% of people in Palmer, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palmer, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Palmer, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 132 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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