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Palmer

Texas · 2,644 residents (2025 est.) · 3.083 sq mi
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Palmer is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,258. Population has grown 42% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $226,000. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 121%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,515
+42%since 2000
from 1,774 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
816 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 575 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.0
+4%since 2000
from 29.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,644 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Palmer
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,258
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,729 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,375
+116%since 2000
from $15,483 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.2%
+46.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.289
−13%since 2010
from 0.331 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,000
+121%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,718
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $621 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
22.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+57%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
79
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(1,245)
Black1.8%(32)
Hispanic / Latino26.3%(467)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.6%(934)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(1,530)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino34.9%(878)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(98)
Diversity Score63.3%(1,592)
Diversity Score
63
+20%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+47%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.0%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2012
from 14.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.8%
−56.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+25.4 ptssince 2017
from 70.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 75.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 24.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmer, Texas?

Palmer, Texas has about 2,515 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palmer, Texas?

The typical household in Palmer, Texas earns about $104,258 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmer, Texas expensive?

In Palmer, Texas, the median home is worth about $226,000, and the typical rent is about $1,718 a month.

How educated are people in Palmer, Texas?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Palmer, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palmer, Texas?

About 4.5% of people in Palmer, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palmer, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Palmer, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 856 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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