Palmer, AK

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Palmer Overview

6,091
TOTAL POPULATION
3,110
MALE POPULATION
2,981
FEMALE POPULATION
104.33
MALES / 100 FEMALES
95.85
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,155
PER CAPITA INCOME
$83,182
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$68,929
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,942
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Palmer Zip Codes

Palmer Area Codes

Race in Palmer

The most populous races in Palmer are White / Caucasian (4,273 | 70.2%), Two or more Races (727 | 11.9%), and Native / Alaskan (614 | 10.1%).
Race in Palmer
Race# Population% Population
Asian1121.8%
Black / African American1582.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific1071.8%
Hispanic or Latino3185.2%
Native / Alaskan61410.1%
White / Caucasian4,27370.2%
Two or more Races72711.9%
Some other Race1001.6%
Total6,091100.0%

Ancestry in Palmer

The most populous ancestries reported in Palmer are German (888 | 14.6%), English (567 | 9.3%), Irish (519 | 8.5%), Yup'ik (306 | 5.0%), and Mexican (266 | 4.4%), together accounting for 41.8% of all Palmer residents.
Ancestry in Palmer
Ancestry# Population% Population
African230.4%
Alaska Native1131.9%
Alaskan Athabascan1342.2%
Aleut771.3%
American2634.3%
Arab100.2%
Austrian50.1%
Belgian50.1%
Bhutanese220.4%
Blackfeet170.3%
British200.3%
Burmese230.4%
Cajun30.1%
Canadian40.1%
Central American70.1%
Central American Indian10.0%
Cherokee530.9%
Cheyenne40.1%
Chickasaw50.1%
Choctaw631.0%
Croatian140.2%
Czech340.6%
Czechoslovakian50.1%
Danish701.1%
Dutch701.1%
Eastern European90.2%
English5679.3%
European1091.8%
Finnish621.0%
French891.5%
French Canadian530.9%
German88814.6%
Guamanian / Chamorro1091.8%
Honduran70.1%
Hungarian150.3%
Icelander40.1%
Indian (Asian)40.1%
Inupiat1462.4%
Irish5198.5%
Iroquois70.1%
Italian1502.5%
Jamaican90.2%
Korean1592.6%
Lebanese30.1%
Lithuanian160.3%
Malaysian200.3%
Mexican2664.4%
Mexican American Indian10.0%
Native Hawaiian671.1%
Navajo30.1%
Nigerian10.0%
Northern European320.5%
Norwegian1903.1%
Pakistani30.1%
Polish1722.8%
Portuguese60.1%
Puerto Rican320.5%
Puget Sound Salish120.2%
Romanian30.1%
Russian50.1%
Samoan40.1%
Scandinavian651.1%
Scotch-Irish691.1%
Scottish1762.9%
Sioux450.7%
Slovak10.0%
Slovene30.1%
Spaniard70.1%
Spanish60.1%
Sri Lankan30.1%
Subsaharan African240.4%
Swedish1232.0%
Swiss130.2%
Syrian70.1%
Thai20.0%
Tlingit-Haida270.4%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian280.5%
Ukrainian70.1%
Welsh510.8%
Yugoslavian60.1%
Yup'ik3065.0%
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Immigrants in Palmer

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Palmer came from Asia (69 | 1.1%), South Eastern Asia (62 | 1.0%), Philippines (51 | 0.8%), Latin America (47 | 0.8%), and Central America (43 | 0.7%), together accounting for 4.5% of all Palmer residents.
Immigrants in Palmer
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa180.3%
Asia691.1%
Australia30.1%
Brazil40.1%
Canada100.2%
Central America430.7%
China40.1%
Denmark30.1%
Eastern Africa40.1%
Eastern Asia70.1%
Eastern Europe90.2%
England100.2%
Europe370.6%
Germany90.2%
Ghana70.1%
Honduras30.1%
Italy60.1%
Korea30.1%
Laos110.2%
Latin America470.8%
Mexico400.7%
Moldova50.1%
Northern Europe130.2%
Oceania70.1%
Philippines510.8%
Poland40.1%
South America40.1%
South Eastern Asia621.0%
Southern Europe60.1%
Taiwan40.1%
Western Africa70.1%
Western Europe90.2%
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Sex and Age in Palmer

Sex and Age in Palmer

The most populous age groups in Palmer are 25 to 29 Years (352 | 11.3%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (279 | 9.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Palmer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years239 (7.7%)219 (7.3%)
5 to 9 Years173 (5.6%)180 (6.0%)
10 to 14 Years230 (7.4%)146 (4.9%)
15 to 19 Years268 (8.6%)279 (9.4%)
20 to 24 Years294 (9.5%)251 (8.4%)
25 to 29 Years352 (11.3%)279 (9.4%)
30 to 34 Years302 (9.7%)216 (7.2%)
35 to 39 Years214 (6.9%)170 (5.7%)
40 to 44 Years166 (5.3%)126 (4.2%)
45 to 49 Years112 (3.6%)168 (5.6%)
50 to 54 Years182 (5.9%)178 (6.0%)
55 to 59 Years137 (4.4%)156 (5.2%)
60 to 64 Years125 (4.0%)136 (4.6%)
65 to 69 Years128 (4.1%)182 (6.1%)
70 to 74 Years80 (2.6%)101 (3.4%)
75 to 79 Years50 (1.6%)72 (2.4%)
80 to 84 Years40 (1.3%)84 (2.8%)
85 Years and over18 (0.6%)38 (1.3%)
Total3,110 (100.0%)2,981 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Palmer

Median Family Size in Palmer

The median family size in Palmer is 3.26 persons per family, with married-couple families (960 | 70.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.39 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (157 | 11.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.83 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Palmer
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple960 (70.9%)3.39
Single Male/Father157 (11.6%)2.83
Single Female/Mother237 (17.5%)3.03
Total Families1,354 (100.0%)3.26

Median Household Size in Palmer

The median household size in Palmer is 2.58 persons per household, with married-couple households (960 | 43.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.51 persons per household. non-family households (878 | 39.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Palmer
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple960 (43.0%)3.51
Single Male/Father157 (7.0%)3.29
Single Female/Mother237 (10.6%)3.27
Non-family878 (39.3%)1.26
Total Households2,232 (100.0%)2.58

Household Size by Marriage Status in Palmer

Out of a total of 2,232 households in Palmer, 1,354 (60.7%) are family households, while 878 (39.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 515, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 684.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Palmer
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-684 (30.6%)
2-Person Households515 (23.1%)155 (6.9%)
3-Person Households295 (13.2%)35 (1.6%)
4-Person Households305 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households125 (5.6%)4 (0.2%)
6-Person Households61 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households53 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,354 (60.7%)878 (39.3%)

Female Fertility in Palmer

Fertility by Age in Palmer

Average fertility rate in Palmer is 76.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 122.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 78.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Palmer
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years7 (6.0%)25.0
20 to 34 years91 (78.4%)122.0
35 to 50 years18 (15.5%)36.0
Total116 (100.0%)76.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Palmer

75.0% of women with births (116) in Palmer are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 17.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Palmer
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years75 (82.4%)16 (17.6%)
35 to 50 years12 (66.7%)6 (33.3%)
Total87 (75.0%)29 (25.0%)

Fertility by Education in Palmer

Average fertility rate in Palmer is 76.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 128.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 27.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 42.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Palmer
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School7 (6.0%)36.0
High School Diploma49 (42.2%)112.0
College or Associate's Degree43 (37.1%)73.0
Bachelor's Degree6 (5.2%)27.0
Graduate Degree11 (9.5%)128.0
Total116 (100.0%)76.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Palmer

25.0% of women with births in Palmer are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 55.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Palmer
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School5 (71.4%)2 (28.6%)
High School Diploma22 (44.9%)27 (55.1%)
College or Associate's Degree43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total87 (75.0%)29 (25.0%)

Income in Palmer

Income Overview in Palmer

Per Capita Income in Palmer is $32,155, while median incomes of families and households are $83,182 and $68,929 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income6,091$32,155
Median Family Income1,354$83,182
Mean Family Income1,354$99,861
Median Household Income2,232$68,929
Mean Household Income2,232$85,013
Income Deficit1,354$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)6,09132.07%
Wage / Income Gap ($)6,09167.93¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6,0910.41

Earnings by Sex in Palmer

Average Earnings in Palmer are $40,762, $46,250 for men and $31,419 for women, a difference of 32.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Palmer
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,723 (55.8%)$46,250
Female1,365 (44.2%)$31,419
Total3,088 (100.0%)$40,762

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Palmer

The most common earnings brackets in Palmer are $100,000+ for men (235 | 13.6%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (135 | 9.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Palmer
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less71 (4.1%)73 (5.3%)
$2,500 to $4,99949 (2.8%)98 (7.2%)
$5,000 to $7,49931 (1.8%)40 (2.9%)
$7,500 to $9,99946 (2.7%)124 (9.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49951 (3.0%)42 (3.1%)
$12,500 to $14,99941 (2.4%)52 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $17,49957 (3.3%)35 (2.6%)
$17,500 to $19,99942 (2.4%)25 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $22,49932 (1.9%)53 (3.9%)
$22,500 to $24,99969 (4.0%)24 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $29,99992 (5.3%)83 (6.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99986 (5.0%)89 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99956 (3.3%)58 (4.3%)
$40,000 to $44,999114 (6.6%)67 (4.9%)
$45,000 to $49,99967 (3.9%)67 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $54,999101 (5.9%)43 (3.2%)
$55,000 to $64,999174 (10.1%)90 (6.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999103 (6.0%)80 (5.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999206 (12.0%)135 (9.9%)
$100,000+235 (13.6%)87 (6.4%)
Total1,723 (100.0%)1,365 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Palmer

Average earnings in Palmer are $55,650 for men and $41,810 for women, a difference of 24.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $86,250, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $40,313. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $83,661, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $26,667.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Palmer
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$40,313$26,667
High School Diploma$44,640$30,789
College or Associate's Degree$58,413$38,750
Bachelor's Degree$76,250$61,359
Graduate Degree$86,250$83,661
Total$55,650$41,810

Family Income in Palmer

Family Income Brackets in Palmer

According to the Palmer family income data, there are 284 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 15 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Palmer
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000453.3%
$10,000 to $14,999151.1%
$15,000 to $24,999231.7%
$25,000 to $34,999846.2%
$35,000 to $49,99915711.6%
$50,000 to $74,99928421.0%
$75,000 to $99,99923017.0%
$100,000 to $149,99924618.2%
$150,000 to $199,99916912.5%
$200,000+1007.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Palmer

7+ person families (32 | 2.4%) account for the highest median family income in Palmer with $159,375 per family, while 2-person families (562 | 41.5%) have the highest median income of $36,146 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Palmer
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families562 (41.5%)$72,292
3-Person Families317 (23.4%)$67,350
4-Person Families275 (20.3%)$95,750
5-Person Families114 (8.4%)$93,750
6-Person Families54 (4.0%)$137,917
7+ Person Families32 (2.4%)$159,375
Total1,354 (100.0%)$83,182

Family Income by Number of Earners in Palmer

The median family income in Palmer is $83,182, with families comprising 3+ earners (150) having the highest median family income of $160,556, while families with no earners (198) have the lowest median family income of $48,750, accounting for 11.1% and 14.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Palmer
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners198 (14.6%)$48,750
1 Earner468 (34.6%)$64,821
2 Earners538 (39.7%)$105,250
3+ Earners150 (11.1%)$160,556
Total1,354 (100.0%)$83,182

Household Income in Palmer

Household Income Brackets in Palmer

With 446 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Palmer, accounting for 20.0% of all households. In contrast, only 62 households (2.8%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Palmer
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001185.3%
$10,000 to $14,999622.8%
$15,000 to $24,9991747.8%
$25,000 to $34,9991476.6%
$35,000 to $49,99927512.3%
$50,000 to $74,99944620.0%
$75,000 to $99,99933715.1%
$100,000 to $149,99934615.5%
$150,000 to $199,9991998.9%
$200,000+1275.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Palmer

The median household income in Palmer is $68,929, with the highest median household income of $87,083 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 686 households (30.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $46,648, with 543 households (24.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Palmer
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years141 (6.3%)$47,250
25 to 44 Years862 (38.6%)$78,929
45 to 64 Years686 (30.7%)$87,083
65+ Years543 (24.3%)$46,648
Total2,232 (100.0%)$68,929

Poverty in Palmer

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Palmer

With 8.1% poverty level for males and 11.6% for females among the residents of Palmer, 18 to 24 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 69 males (20.3%) and 10 females (21.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Palmer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years29 (13.0%)24 (11.6%)
5 Years4 (15.4%)4 (10.3%)
6 to 11 Years37 (15.0%)8 (4.1%)
12 to 14 Years4 (3.5%)18 (21.2%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)10 (21.7%)
16 and 17 Years6 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years69 (20.3%)56 (16.9%)
25 to 34 Years14 (2.4%)27 (5.6%)
35 to 44 Years12 (3.3%)48 (16.2%)
45 to 54 Years36 (12.7%)40 (11.6%)
55 to 64 Years11 (4.5%)39 (13.4%)
65 to 74 Years6 (2.9%)27 (9.5%)
75 Years and over3 (2.8%)32 (16.5%)
Total231 (8.1%)333 (11.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Palmer

According to the poverty statistics in Palmer, males aged 15 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Palmer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years194 (87.0%)183 (88.4%)
5 Years22 (84.6%)35 (89.7%)
6 to 11 Years210 (85.0%)186 (95.9%)
12 to 14 Years109 (96.5%)67 (78.8%)
15 Years27 (100.0%)36 (78.3%)
16 and 17 Years105 (94.6%)72 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years270 (79.6%)275 (83.1%)
25 to 34 Years566 (97.6%)454 (94.4%)
35 to 44 Years350 (96.7%)248 (83.8%)
45 to 54 Years247 (87.3%)306 (88.4%)
55 to 64 Years231 (95.5%)253 (86.6%)
65 to 74 Years202 (97.1%)256 (90.5%)
75 Years and over105 (97.2%)162 (83.5%)
Total2,638 (91.9%)2,533 (88.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Palmer

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Palmer show that 1.3% or 13 of the total 960 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 22.2%, comprising of 4 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.6%, which includes 3 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Palmer
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children488 (99.4%)3 (0.6%)
1 or 2 Children340 (98.8%)4 (1.2%)
3 or 4 Children105 (98.1%)2 (1.9%)
5 or more Children14 (77.8%)4 (22.2%)
Total947 (98.7%)13 (1.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Palmer

According to the poverty data in Palmer, 5.7% or 9 single-father households and 23.6% or 56 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (7.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 households (52.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Palmer
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children4 (7.4%)9 (12.7%)
1 or 2 Children5 (5.6%)27 (21.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)20 (52.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (5.7%)56 (23.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Palmer

The poverty data for Palmer shows that 13 of the married-couple family households (1.3%) and 65 of the single-parent households (16.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (22.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 household (41.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Palmer
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children3 (0.6%)13 (10.4%)
1 or 2 Children4 (1.2%)32 (14.7%)
3 or 4 Children2 (1.9%)20 (41.7%)
5 or more Children4 (22.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (1.3%)65 (16.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Palmer

Employment by Class of Employer in Palmer

Among the 2,634 employed individuals in Palmer, private company employees (1,542 | 58.5%), local government employees (258 | 9.8%), and not-for-profit organizations (229 | 8.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Palmer
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,54258.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)562.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1696.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations2298.7%
Local Government Employees2589.8%
State Government Employees1676.3%
Federal Government Employees2138.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,634100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Palmer

According to the labor force statistics for Palmer, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,831), 60.9% or 2,942 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.6% or 282 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 83.8% or 434 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 35.5% or 83 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Palmer
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years234 (49.4%)83 (35.5%)
20 to 24 Years397 (72.8%)43 (10.8%)
25 to 29 Years441 (69.9%)9 (2.1%)
30 to 34 Years434 (83.8%)41 (9.4%)
35 to 44 Years523 (77.4%)44 (8.5%)
45 to 54 Years476 (74.4%)34 (7.2%)
55 to 59 Years156 (53.2%)1 (0.6%)
60 to 64 Years142 (54.4%)5 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years116 (23.6%)17 (14.7%)
75 Years and over22 (7.3%)4 (18.2%)
Total2,942 (60.9%)282 (9.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Palmer

According to labor force statistics for Palmer, 71.9% of individuals (2,171) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,019) are in the labor force, with 6.2% or 135 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.2% or 595 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.5% or 9 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Palmer
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School95 (49.0%)18 (9.5%)
High School Diploma708 (64.4%)98 (8.9%)
College / Associate Degree774 (75.3%)47 (4.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher595 (85.2%)29 (4.2%)
Total2,171 (71.9%)187 (6.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Palmer

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Palmer are Community & Social Service (300 | 11.7%), Management (224 | 8.7%), Education Instruction & Library (161 | 6.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (144 | 5.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (123 | 4.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Palmer

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Palmer, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (81.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (68.3%), and Management (61.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (80.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (69.4%), and Legal Services & Support (65.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Palmer
OccupationMaleFemale
Management137 (61.2%)87 (38.8%)
Business & Financial34 (38.2%)55 (61.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science84 (68.3%)39 (31.7%)
Computers & Mathematics19 (57.6%)14 (42.4%)
Architecture & Engineering52 (81.2%)12 (18.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science13 (50.0%)13 (50.0%)
Community & Social Service 120 (40.0%)180 (60.0%)
Education, Arts & Media18 (35.3%)33 (64.7%)
Legal Services & Support12 (34.3%)23 (65.7%)
Education Instruction & Library61 (37.9%)100 (62.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment29 (54.7%)24 (45.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating44 (30.6%)100 (69.4%)
Health Technologists19 (19.6%)78 (80.4%)
Total (Category)419 (47.6%)461 (52.4%)
Total (Overall)1,422 (55.3%)1,150 (44.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Palmer are Food Preparation & Serving (215 | 8.4%), Healthcare Support (137 | 5.3%), Personal Care & Service (117 | 4.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (115 | 4.5%), and Security & Protection (90 | 3.5%).
Services Occupations in Palmer

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Palmer, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (89.5%), Security & Protection (87.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (84.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (80.3%), Personal Care & Service (68.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (50.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Palmer
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support27 (19.7%)110 (80.3%)
Security & Protection79 (87.8%)11 (12.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention28 (84.9%)5 (15.1%)
Law Enforcement51 (89.5%)6 (10.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving131 (60.9%)84 (39.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance57 (49.6%)58 (50.4%)
Personal Care & Service37 (31.6%)80 (68.4%)
Total (Category)331 (49.1%)343 (50.9%)
Total (Overall)1,422 (55.3%)1,150 (44.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Palmer are Office & Administration (299 | 11.6%), and Sales & Related (144 | 5.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Palmer

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Palmer
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related58 (40.3%)86 (59.7%)
Office & Administration99 (33.1%)200 (66.9%)
Total (Category)157 (35.4%)286 (64.6%)
Total (Overall)1,422 (55.3%)1,150 (44.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Palmer are Construction & Extraction (149 | 5.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (94 | 3.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (9 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Palmer

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Palmer
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry4 (44.4%)5 (55.6%)
Construction & Extraction147 (98.7%)2 (1.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair88 (93.6%)6 (6.4%)
Total (Category)239 (94.8%)13 (5.2%)
Total (Overall)1,422 (55.3%)1,150 (44.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Palmer are Material Moving (159 | 6.2%), Production (98 | 3.8%), and Transportation (66 | 2.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Palmer

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Palmer
OccupationMaleFemale
Production72 (73.5%)26 (26.5%)
Transportation60 (90.9%)6 (9.1%)
Material Moving144 (90.6%)15 (9.4%)
Total (Category)276 (85.5%)47 (14.5%)
Total (Overall)1,422 (55.3%)1,150 (44.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Palmer

Employment Industries in Palmer

The major employment industries in Palmer include Health Care & Social Assistance (425 | 16.5%), Retail Trade (292 | 11.4%), Public Administration (284 | 11.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (247 | 9.6%), and Construction (206 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries in Palmer

Employment Industries by Sex in Palmer

The Palmer industries that see more men than women are Construction (95.2%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (92.2%), and Manufacturing (75.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (75.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (73.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Palmer
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting12 (54.5%)10 (45.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction47 (92.2%)4 (7.8%)
Construction196 (95.2%)10 (4.9%)
Manufacturing54 (75.0%)18 (25.0%)
Wholesale Trade31 (68.9%)14 (31.1%)
Retail Trade149 (51.0%)143 (49.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing111 (73.0%)41 (27.0%)
Utilities5 (38.5%)8 (61.5%)
Information53 (73.6%)19 (26.4%)
Finance & Insurance9 (25.0%)27 (75.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing14 (45.2%)17 (54.8%)
Professional & Scientific68 (57.1%)51 (42.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support34 (66.7%)17 (33.3%)
Educational Services78 (37.9%)128 (62.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance113 (26.6%)312 (73.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation43 (63.2%)25 (36.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services121 (49.0%)126 (51.0%)
Public Administration190 (66.9%)94 (33.1%)
Total1,422 (55.3%)1,150 (44.7%)

Education in Palmer

School Enrollment in Palmer

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,415 students in Palmer are high school (334 | 23.6%), college / undergraduate (319 | 22.5%), and middle school (312 | 22.1%).
School Enrollment in Palmer
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool553.9%
Kindergarten856.0%
Elementary School23016.3%
Middle School31222.1%
High School33423.6%
College / Undergraduate31922.5%
Graduate / Professional805.7%
Total1,415100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Palmer

Out of a total of 1,415 students who are enrolled in schools in Palmer, 277 (19.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,138 (80.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 18 (40.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 133 (91.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Palmer
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds26 (59.1%)18 (40.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old254 (81.1%)59 (18.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds291 (80.2%)72 (19.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds194 (77.6%)56 (22.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds133 (91.7%)12 (8.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds121 (87.1%)18 (13.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds77 (74.8%)26 (25.2%)
35 Years and over42 (72.4%)16 (27.6%)
Total1,138 (80.4%)277 (19.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Palmer

Business (129 | 13.7%), education (114 | 12.1%), science & technology (109 | 11.6%), arts & humanities (101 | 10.7%), and computers & mathematics (67 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 944 individuals in Palmer who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Palmer
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics677.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural565.9%
Physical & Health Sciences394.1%
Psychology444.7%
Social Sciences616.5%
Engineering485.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies70.7%
Science & Technology10911.6%
Business12913.7%
Education11412.1%
Literature & Languages495.2%
Liberal Arts & History515.4%
Visual & Performing Arts323.4%
Communications373.9%
Arts & Humanities10110.7%
Total944100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Palmer

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Palmer

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Palmer are males with 2 vehicles (596, accounting for 41.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (538, making up 51.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Palmer
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle33 (2.3%)39 (3.4%)
1 Vehicle272 (18.8%)246 (21.4%)
2 Vehicles596 (41.1%)538 (46.9%)
3 Vehicles283 (19.5%)166 (14.5%)
4 Vehicles190 (13.1%)122 (10.6%)
5 or more Vehicles75 (5.2%)37 (3.2%)
Total1,449 (100.0%)1,148 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Palmer

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Palmer are 5 to 9 minutes (463 commuters, 18.9%), 45 to 59 minutes (356 commuters, 14.5%), and 10 to 14 minutes (334 commuters, 13.6%).
Commute Time in Palmer
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1455.9%
5 to 9 Minutes46318.9%
10 to 14 Minutes33413.6%
15 to 19 Minutes30512.4%
20 to 24 Minutes2249.1%
25 to 29 Minutes692.8%
30 to 34 Minutes1897.7%
35 to 39 Minutes562.3%
40 to 44 Minutes421.7%
45 to 59 Minutes35614.5%
60 to 89 Minutes2148.7%
90 or more Minutes532.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Palmer

The most common commute times in Palmer are 5 to 9 minutes (261 commuters, 18.8%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (202 commuters, 19.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Palmer
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes90 (6.5%)55 (5.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes261 (18.8%)202 (19.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes160 (11.5%)174 (16.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes155 (11.1%)150 (14.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes68 (4.9%)156 (14.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes42 (3.0%)27 (2.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes116 (8.3%)73 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes51 (3.7%)5 (0.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes31 (2.2%)11 (1.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes247 (17.7%)109 (10.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes136 (9.8%)78 (7.4%)
90 or more Minutes35 (2.5%)18 (1.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Palmer

The most frequent times of departure to work in Palmer are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (163, 11.7%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (155, 14.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Palmer
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM104 (7.5%)35 (3.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM65 (4.7%)6 (0.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM101 (7.3%)64 (6.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM98 (7.0%)83 (7.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM162 (11.6%)98 (9.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM163 (11.7%)148 (14.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM128 (9.2%)155 (14.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM107 (7.7%)79 (7.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM91 (6.5%)74 (7.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM55 (4.0%)128 (12.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM63 (4.5%)30 (2.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM9 (0.6%)14 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM153 (11.0%)83 (7.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM93 (6.7%)61 (5.8%)
Total1,392 (100.0%)1,058 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Palmer

Occupancy by Ownership in Palmer

Of the total 2,232 dwellings in Palmer, owner-occupied units account for 1,395 (62.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 837 (37.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Palmer
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,39562.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units83737.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,232100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Palmer

Occupancy by Household Size in Palmer
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household68430.6%
2-Person Household67030.0%
3-Person Household33014.8%
4+ Person Household54824.5%
Total Housing Units2,232100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Palmer

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Palmer
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household295 (43.1%)389 (56.9%)
2-Person Household471 (70.3%)199 (29.7%)
3-Person Household221 (67.0%)109 (33.0%)
4+ Person Household408 (74.5%)140 (25.6%)
Total Housing Units1,395 (62.5%)837 (37.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Palmer

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Palmer
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School40 (38.8%)63 (61.2%)
High School Diploma381 (53.4%)333 (46.6%)
College/Associate Degree574 (65.9%)297 (34.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher400 (73.5%)144 (26.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Palmer

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Palmer
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years61027.3%
35 to 44 Years39317.6%
45 to 54 Years33314.9%
55 to 64 Years35315.8%
65 to 74 Years34915.6%
75 to 84 Years1617.2%
85 Years and Over331.5%
Total2,232100.0%

Housing Finances in Palmer

Median Income by Occupancy in Palmer

Median Income by Occupancy in Palmer
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,395 (62.5%)$88,882
Renter-Occupied837 (37.5%)$41,806
Average2,232 (100.0%)$68,929

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Palmer

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Palmer
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00025 (1.8%)52 (6.2%)
$5,000 to $9,99914 (1.0%)28 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99915 (1.1%)47 (5.6%)
$15,000 to $19,99920 (1.4%)96 (11.5%)
$20,000 to $24,99921 (1.5%)38 (4.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99947 (3.4%)100 (11.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999133 (9.5%)142 (17.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999300 (21.5%)147 (17.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999253 (18.1%)84 (10.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999290 (20.8%)55 (6.6%)
$150,000 or more277 (19.9%)48 (5.7%)
Total1,395 (100.0%)837 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Palmer

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Palmer
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30062 (4.4%)12 (1.4%)
$300 to $49997 (7.0%)83 (9.9%)
$500 to $799154 (11.0%)134 (16.0%)
$800 to $99993 (6.7%)86 (10.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499369 (26.5%)354 (42.3%)
$1,500 to $1,999350 (25.1%)95 (11.4%)
$2,000 to $2,499190 (13.6%)37 (4.4%)
$2,500 to $2,99946 (3.3%)8 (1.0%)
$3,000 or more34 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,395 (100.0%)837 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Palmer

Housing Structures in Palmer

Housing Structures in Palmer
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,48466.5%
Single Unit, Attached1205.4%
2 Unit Apartments813.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments803.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2079.3%
10 or more Apartments24010.7%
Mobile Home / Other200.9%
Total2,232100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Palmer

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Palmer
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,238 (83.4%)246 (16.6%)
Single Unit, Attached100 (83.3%)20 (16.7%)
2 Unit Apartments39 (48.1%)42 (51.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3 (3.7%)77 (96.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)207 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)240 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other15 (75.0%)5 (25.0%)
Total1,395 (62.5%)837 (37.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Palmer

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Palmer
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)22 (2.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms64 (4.6%)292 (34.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms523 (37.5%)389 (46.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms532 (38.1%)85 (10.2%)
8 or more Rooms276 (19.8%)49 (5.9%)
Total1,395 (100.0%)837 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Palmer

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Palmer
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,302 (93.3%)469 (56.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas13 (0.9%)8 (1.0%)
Electricity64 (4.6%)342 (40.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene8 (0.6%)5 (0.6%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels6 (0.4%)5 (0.6%)
No Fuel Used2 (0.1%)8 (1.0%)
Total1,395 (100.0%)837 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Palmer

Household Vehicle Usage in Palmer
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle38 (2.7%)131 (15.7%)
1 Vehicle369 (26.5%)385 (46.0%)
2 Vehicles598 (42.9%)248 (29.6%)
3 or more Vehicles390 (28.0%)73 (8.7%)
Total1,395 (100.0%)837 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Palmer

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Palmer

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units3911,004
Median Property Value$256,800$256,100
Median Household Income$68,594$237
Monthly Housing Costs$567$34
Real Estate Taxes$2,100$114

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Palmer

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Palmer
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00019 (4.9%)14 (1.4%)
$50,000 to $99,9999 (2.3%)6 (0.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999253 (64.7%)668 (66.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99989 (22.8%)301 (30.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99914 (3.6%)10 (1.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9993 (0.8%)3 (0.3%)
$1,000,000 or more4 (1.0%)2 (0.2%)
Total391 (100.0%)1,004 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Palmer

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Palmer
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00020 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99928 (7.2%)19 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99930 (7.7%)28 (2.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99950 (12.8%)17 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99991 (23.3%)83 (8.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99962 (15.9%)209 (20.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99970 (17.9%)191 (19.0%)
$150,000 or more40 (10.2%)220 (21.9%)
Total391 (100.0%)1,004 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Palmer

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Palmer
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x81 (20.7%)93,942 (9,356.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x83 (21.2%)296 (29.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x55 (14.1%)326 (32.5%)
4.0x or more169 (43.2%)114 (11.4%)
Total391 (100.0%)1,004 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Palmer

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Palmer
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80063 (16.1%)6 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,49935 (8.9%)77 (7.7%)
$800 to $1,499165 (42.2%)66 (6.6%)
Total391 (100.0%)1,004 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Palmer

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Palmer

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Palmer
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years454 (86.0%)74 (14.0%)
6 to 18 Years968 (95.1%)50 (4.9%)
19 to 25 Years642 (82.2%)139 (17.8%)
26 to 34 Years776 (83.2%)157 (16.8%)
35 to 44 Years576 (89.7%)66 (10.3%)
45 to 54 Years465 (76.0%)147 (24.0%)
55 to 64 Years507 (94.9%)27 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years491 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older302 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,181 (88.7%)660 (11.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Palmer

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Palmer
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born454 (86.0%)74 (14.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen968 (95.1%)50 (4.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen642 (82.2%)139 (17.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Palmer

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Palmer
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000496 (90.5%)52 (9.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999761 (90.9%)76 (9.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999922 (82.1%)201 (17.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999850 (90.5%)89 (9.5%)
$100,000 and over2,029 (91.4%)192 (8.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Palmer

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Palmer
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6251 (47.5%)239 (45.3%)
6 to 18 Years425 (41.7%)642 (63.1%)
19 to 25 Years248 (31.8%)430 (55.1%)
25 to 34 Years280 (30.0%)554 (59.4%)
35 to 44 Years190 (29.6%)412 (64.2%)
45 to 54 Years160 (26.1%)355 (58.0%)
55 to 64 Years178 (33.3%)386 (72.3%)
65 to 74 Years479 (97.6%)290 (59.1%)
75 Years and over302 (100.0%)164 (54.3%)
Total2,513 (43.0%)3,472 (59.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Palmer

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Palmer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years50 (9.2%)55 (12.4%)
18 to 34 Years87 (9.4%)64 (7.2%)
35 to 64 Years214 (24.8%)169 (18.3%)
65 to 74 Years100 (48.1%)87 (30.7%)
75 Years and over63 (58.3%)139 (71.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Palmer

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Palmer: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years15 (1.6%)11 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years90 (10.4%)41 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years54 (26.0%)21 (7.4%)
75 Years and over47 (43.5%)30 (15.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Palmer: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years5 (0.9%)9 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years12 (1.3%)21 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years45 (5.2%)49 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years6 (2.9%)16 (5.7%)
75 Years and over17 (15.7%)56 (28.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Palmer: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years45 (8.3%)46 (10.4%)
18 to 34 Years59 (6.4%)31 (3.5%)
35 to 64 Years102 (11.8%)78 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years27 (13.0%)9 (3.2%)
75 Years and over15 (13.9%)66 (34.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Palmer: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)2 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years10 (1.1%)15 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years40 (4.6%)79 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years57 (27.4%)62 (21.9%)
75 Years and over26 (24.1%)80 (41.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Palmer: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5 (0.9%)2 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years5 (0.5%)1 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years30 (3.5%)37 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years30 (14.4%)19 (6.7%)
75 Years and over11 (10.2%)33 (17.0%)

Technology Access in Palmer

Computing Device Access in Palmer

Computing Device Access in Palmer
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,84182.5%
Smartphone2,04091.4%
Tablet1,34860.4%
No Computing Device833.7%
Total2,232100.0%

Internet Access in Palmer

Internet Access in Palmer
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,53268.6%
Cellular Data Only41718.7%
Satellite Internet883.9%
No Internet2209.9%
Total2,232100.0%

Palmer Summary

Palmer, Alaska is a small city located in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough of the state of Alaska. It is located about 40 miles northeast of Anchorage and is the borough seat of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The city was founded in 1935 by the Alaska Railroad and was named after the railroad's president, James W. Palmer. The city has a population of about 7,000 people and is the largest city in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.

Geography

Palmer is located in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, which is a large glacial valley located in south-central Alaska. The valley is surrounded by the Chugach Mountains to the east and the Talkeetna Mountains to the west. The valley is about 100 miles long and 25 miles wide and is home to the Matanuska Glacier, the largest glacier in the United States. The city of Palmer is located at the northern end of the valley and is situated at an elevation of about 300 feet.
The climate in Palmer is generally mild, with temperatures ranging from the mid-30s in the winter to the mid-60s in the summer. The city receives an average of about 20 inches of precipitation per year, with most of it falling in the form of snow.

Economy

The economy of Palmer is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The city is home to several large farms, including the Matanuska Valley Farm, which is the largest farm in the state of Alaska. The farm produces a variety of vegetables, fruits, and dairy products. The city is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Alaska State Fair, which is held annually in August.
The city is also home to several manufacturing and industrial businesses, including a paper mill, a cannery, and a brewery. The city is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Palmer was 7,013. The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 4.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 6.9% from two or more races. The median household income in Palmer was $60,945, and the median family income was $68,958.
Palmer is home to several churches, including the First Presbyterian Church, the First Baptist Church, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The city is also home to several schools, including the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, the Palmer High School, and the Matanuska-Susitna College.

Conclusion

Palmer, Alaska is a small city located in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough of the state of Alaska. It is located about 40 miles northeast of Anchorage and is the borough seat of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The city was founded in 1935 by the Alaska Railroad and was named after the railroad's president, James W. Palmer. The city has a population of about 7,000 people and is the largest city in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The economy of Palmer is largely based on agriculture and tourism, and the city is home to several large farms, tourist attractions, manufacturing and industrial businesses, and retail stores. The racial makeup of the city is 87.3% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 4.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 6.9% from two or more races. The median household income in Palmer was $60,945, and the median family income was $68,958. Palmer is home to several churches, schools, and other businesses.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Palmer?
Total Population of Palmer is 6,091.
What is the Total Male Population of Palmer?
Total Male Population of Palmer is 3,110.
What is the Total Female Population of Palmer?
Total Female Population of Palmer is 2,981.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Palmer?
There are 104.33 Males per 100 Females in Palmer.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Palmer?
There are 95.85 Females per 100 Males in Palmer.
What is the Median Population Age in Palmer?
Median Population Age in Palmer is 31.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Palmer
Average Family Size in Palmer is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Palmer
Average Household Size in Palmer is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Palmer?
Per Capita income in Palmer is $32,155.
What is the Median Family Income in Palmer?
Median Family Income in Palmer is $83,182.
What is the Median Household income in Palmer?
Median Household Income in Palmer is $68,929.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Palmer?
Income or Wage Gap in Palmer is 32.1%.
Women in Palmer earn 67.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Palmer?
Inequality or Gini Index in Palmer is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Palmer?
There are 2,942 People in the Labor Forcein in Palmer.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Palmer?
60.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Palmer.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Palmer?
Unemployment Rate in Palmer is 9.6%.