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Palmer

Texas · 1,435 residents · 1.124 sq mi
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Palmer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,675. Population has declined 11% since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 18.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 76.2% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 18.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

1,435
−11%since 2023
from 1,606 in 2023
2020 – 2024
1,277 / sq mi
−11%since 2023
from 1,429 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
18.5
−9%since 2023
from 20.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
1K1K1K2K2K20202024Palmer
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,675
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $27,418 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$6,862
−25%since 2023
from $9,205 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
76.2%
+22.4 ptssince 2023
from 53.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.484
+15%since 2023
from 0.421 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade28.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

72.5%
−17.0 ptssince 2023
from 89.6% in 2023
27.5% rent
11.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
67.5%
+20.9 ptssince 2023
from 46.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
47.8%
−52.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(1,606)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(1,435)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
42.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.7 min
+1%since 2023
from 23.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
100.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
53.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
9.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
9.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 40.7% in 2023
54.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 59.3% in 2023
30.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
53.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2023
from 39.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
67.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 69.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
98.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Palmer, Texas?

Palmer, Texas has about 1,435 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 $18,675 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Palmer, Texas?

About 0.0% 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 76.2% of people in Palmer, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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