Palmer, PR

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Palmer Map

Palmer Overview

1,475
TOTAL POPULATION
545
MALE POPULATION
930
FEMALE POPULATION
58.60
MALES / 100 FEMALES
170.64
FEMALES / 100 MALES
44.4
MEDIAN AGE
4.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$11,111
PER CAPITA INCOME
0.52
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
766
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
25.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Palmer

The most populous races in Palmer are Hispanic or Latino (1,475 | 100.0%), Some other Race (575 | 39.0%), and White / Caucasian (442 | 30.0%).
Race in Palmer
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American32622.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,475100.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian44230.0%
Two or more Races1328.9%
Some other Race57539.0%
Total1,475100.0%

Ancestry in Palmer

The most populous ancestries reported in Palmer are Puerto Rican (1,439 | 97.6%), Dominican (20 | 1.4%), Central American (16 | 1.1%), and Salvadoran (16 | 1.1%), together accounting for 101.1% of all Palmer residents.
Ancestry in Palmer
Ancestry# Population% Population
Central American161.1%
Dominican201.4%
Puerto Rican1,43997.6%
Salvadoran161.1%
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Immigrants in Palmer

Immigrants in Palmer
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Palmer

Sex and Age in Palmer

The most populous age groups in Palmer are 65 to 69 Years (158 | 29.0%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (121 | 13.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Palmer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21 (3.8%)21 (2.3%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years23 (4.2%)109 (11.7%)
15 to 19 Years83 (15.2%)90 (9.7%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)16 (1.7%)
25 to 29 Years49 (9.0%)55 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)104 (11.2%)
35 to 39 Years31 (5.7%)52 (5.6%)
40 to 44 Years131 (24.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years18 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
50 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)44 (4.7%)
55 to 59 Years16 (2.9%)121 (13.0%)
60 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)98 (10.5%)
65 to 69 Years158 (29.0%)41 (4.4%)
70 to 74 Years15 (2.8%)50 (5.4%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)73 (7.9%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)56 (6.0%)
Total545 (100.0%)930 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Palmer

Median Family Size in Palmer

The median family size in Palmer is 4.26 persons per family, with married-couple families (114 | 36.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.76 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (48 | 15.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.31 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Palmer
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple114 (36.2%)4.76
Single Male/Father48 (15.2%)3.31
Single Female/Mother153 (48.6%)4.19
Total Families315 (100.0%)4.26

Median Household Size in Palmer

The median household size in Palmer is 3.82 persons per household, with married-couple households (114 | 29.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.98 persons per household. non-family households (71 | 18.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Palmer
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple114 (29.5%)4.98
Single Male/Father48 (12.4%)3.65
Single Female/Mother153 (39.6%)4.19
Non-family71 (18.4%)1.28
Total Households386 (100.0%)3.82

Household Size by Marriage Status in Palmer

Out of a total of 386 households in Palmer, 315 (81.6%) are family households, while 71 (18.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 171, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 53.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Palmer
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-53 (13.7%)
2-Person Households74 (19.2%)18 (4.7%)
3-Person Households171 (44.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households55 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households15 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total315 (81.6%)71 (18.4%)

Female Fertility in Palmer

Fertility by Age in Palmer

Female Fertility by Age in Palmer
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Palmer

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Palmer
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Palmer

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Palmer
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Palmer

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Palmer
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Palmer

Income Overview in Palmer

CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,475$11,111
Median Family Income315$0
Mean Family Income315$32,489
Median Household Income386$0
Mean Household Income386$29,404
Income Deficit315$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,4750.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,475100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,4750.52

Earnings by Sex in Palmer

Earnings by Sex in Palmer
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male303 (47.8%)$27,286
Female331 (52.2%)$0
Total634 (100.0%)$19,625

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Palmer

The most common earnings brackets in Palmer are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (115 | 38.0%) and $22,500 to $24,999 for women (93 | 28.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Palmer
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)69 (20.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49917 (5.6%)45 (13.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)84 (25.4%)
$10,000 to $12,49916 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99931 (10.2%)20 (6.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49918 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)20 (6.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)93 (28.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999115 (38.0%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99975 (24.7%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99916 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+15 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total303 (100.0%)331 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Palmer

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Palmer
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$32,850$9,345
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$27,286$0

Family Income in Palmer

Family Income Brackets in Palmer

According to the Palmer family income data, there are 77 families falling into the less than $10,000 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Palmer
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0007724.4%
$10,000 to $14,999319.8%
$15,000 to $24,9996219.7%
$25,000 to $34,999206.3%
$35,000 to $49,9993410.8%
$50,000 to $74,9997624.1%
$75,000 to $99,99900.0%
$100,000 to $149,999154.8%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Palmer

3-person families (177 | 56.2%) account for the highest median family income in Palmer with $41,581 per family, while 3-person families (177 | 56.2%) have the highest median income of $13,860 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Palmer
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families91 (28.9%)$0
3-Person Families177 (56.2%)$41,581
4-Person Families32 (10.2%)$0
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families15 (4.8%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total315 (100.0%)$0

Family Income by Number of Earners in Palmer

Family Income by Number of Earners in Palmer
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners86 (27.3%)$2,499
1 Earner153 (48.6%)$0
2 Earners76 (24.1%)$57,344
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total315 (100.0%)$0

Household Income in Palmer

Household Income Brackets in Palmer

With 97 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Palmer, accounting for 25.1% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Palmer
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0009725.1%
$10,000 to $14,9996416.6%
$15,000 to $24,9996216.1%
$25,000 to $34,999389.8%
$35,000 to $49,999348.8%
$50,000 to $74,9997619.7%
$75,000 to $99,99900.0%
$100,000 to $149,999153.9%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Palmer

The median household income in Palmer is $0, with the highest median household income of $34,375 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 228 households (59.1%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Palmer
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years96 (24.9%)$13,333
45 to 64 Years62 (16.1%)$0
65+ Years228 (59.1%)$34,375
Total386 (100.0%)$0

Poverty in Palmer

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Palmer

With 31.7% poverty level for males and 55.2% for females among the residents of Palmer, 16 and 17 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 83 males (100.0%) and 21 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Palmer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)73 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years83 (100.0%)40 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years17 (34.7%)139 (87.4%)
35 to 44 Years31 (19.1%)32 (61.5%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years16 (100.0%)28 (12.8%)
65 to 74 Years26 (15.0%)30 (33.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)73 (56.6%)
Total173 (31.7%)513 (55.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Palmer

According to the poverty statistics in Palmer, males aged under 5 years and females aged 15 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 Years21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years32 (65.3%)20 (12.6%)
35 to 44 Years131 (80.9%)20 (38.5%)
45 to 54 Years18 (100.0%)44 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)191 (87.2%)
65 to 74 Years147 (85.0%)61 (67.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)56 (43.4%)
Total372 (68.3%)417 (44.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Palmer

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Palmer show that 22.8% or 26 of the total 114 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 31.3%, comprising of 26 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Palmer
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children57 (68.7%)26 (31.3%)
1 or 2 Children31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total88 (77.2%)26 (22.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Palmer

According to the poverty data in Palmer, 100.0% or 48 single-father households and 62.7% or 96 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 48 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 36 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Palmer
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)28 (32.9%)
1 or 2 Children48 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total48 (100.0%)96 (62.7%)

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

The poverty data for Palmer shows that 26 of the married-couple family households (22.8%) and 144 of the single-parent households (71.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 26 households (31.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 84 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Palmer
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children26 (31.3%)28 (32.9%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)84 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total26 (22.8%)144 (71.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Palmer

Employment by Class of Employer in Palmer

Among the 486 employed individuals in Palmer, private company employees (265 | 54.5%), self-employed (not incorporated) (189 | 38.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (16 | 3.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Palmer
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees26554.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)18938.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations163.3%
Local Government Employees00.0%
State Government Employees163.3%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total486100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Palmer

According to the labor force statistics for Palmer, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,276), 60.0% or 766 individuals are in the labor force, with 25.5% or 195 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 16 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 16 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Palmer
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years16 (100.0%)16 (100.0%)
25 to 29 Years72 (69.2%)72 (100.0%)
30 to 34 Years104 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years214 (100.0%)63 (29.4%)
45 to 54 Years62 (100.0%)44 (71.0%)
55 to 59 Years109 (79.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years98 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years90 (34.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total766 (60.0%)195 (25.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Palmer

According to labor force statistics for Palmer, 91.7% of individuals (659) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (719) are in the labor force, with 27.2% or 179 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 32 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 100.0% or 32 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Palmer
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School32 (100.0%)32 (100.0%)
High School Diploma133 (68.9%)25 (12.8%)
College / Associate Degree254 (100.0%)75 (29.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher240 (100.0%)55 (22.9%)
Total659 (91.7%)196 (27.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Palmer

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Palmer are Health Diagnosing & Treating (84 | 14.7%), Health Technologists (84 | 14.7%), Community & Social Service (16 | 2.8%), and Education, Arts & Media (16 | 2.8%).
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 Community & Social Service (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Palmer
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)84 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)84 (100.0%)
Total (Category)16 (16.0%)84 (84.0%)
Total (Overall)255 (44.7%)315 (55.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Palmer are Cleaning & Maintenance (98 | 17.2%), Security & Protection (18 | 3.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (18 | 3.2%).
Services Occupations in Palmer

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Palmer
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)98 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)18 (15.5%)98 (84.5%)
Total (Overall)255 (44.7%)315 (55.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Palmer are Office & Administration (208 | 36.5%), and Sales & Related (76 | 13.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Palmer

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Palmer
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration75 (36.1%)133 (63.9%)
Total (Category)151 (53.2%)133 (46.8%)
Total (Overall)255 (44.7%)315 (55.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Palmer are , and Construction & Extraction (15 | 2.6%).
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 & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)255 (44.7%)315 (55.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Palmer are Material Moving (39 | 6.8%), and Transportation (16 | 2.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Palmer

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Palmer
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)255 (44.7%)315 (55.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Palmer

Employment Industries in Palmer

The major employment industries in Palmer include Wholesale Trade (151 | 26.5%), Retail Trade (123 | 21.6%), Professional & Scientific (93 | 16.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (36 | 6.3%), and Finance & Insurance (20 | 3.5%).
Employment Industries in Palmer

Employment Industries by Sex in Palmer

The Palmer industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Retail Trade (68.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Palmer
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade151 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade39 (31.7%)84 (68.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)93 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance16 (44.4%)20 (55.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total255 (44.7%)315 (55.3%)

Education in Palmer

School Enrollment in Palmer

The most common levels of schooling among the 291 students in Palmer are high school (155 | 53.3%), middle school (90 | 30.9%), and college / undergraduate (25 | 8.6%).
School Enrollment in Palmer
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool217.2%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School00.0%
Middle School9030.9%
High School15553.3%
College / Undergraduate258.6%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total291100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Palmer

Out of a total of 291 students who are enrolled in schools in Palmer, 46 (15.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 245 (84.2%) 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 21 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 132 (100.0% 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 Olds0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds132 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total245 (84.2%)46 (15.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Palmer

Business (224 | 75.4%), liberal arts & history (39 | 13.1%), and education (34 | 11.5%) are the most common fields of study among 297 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 & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business22475.4%
Education3411.5%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History3913.1%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total297100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Palmer

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Palmer

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Palmer are males with 1 vehicle (107, accounting for 42.0%) and females with 1 vehicle (0, making up 46.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Palmer
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle39 (15.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle107 (42.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles34 (13.3%)138 (59.7%)
3 Vehicles75 (29.4%)93 (40.3%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total255 (100.0%)231 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Palmer

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Palmer are 60 to 89 minutes (148 commuters, 31.5%), 45 to 59 minutes (109 commuters, 23.2%), and 5 to 9 minutes (98 commuters, 20.8%).
Commute Time in Palmer
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes9820.8%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes00.0%
20 to 24 Minutes398.3%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes00.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes7616.2%
45 to 59 Minutes10923.2%
60 to 89 Minutes14831.5%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Palmer

The most common commute times in Palmer are 60 to 89 minutes (108 commuters, 45.2%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (98 commuters, 42.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Palmer
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)98 (42.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes39 (16.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes76 (31.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes16 (6.7%)93 (40.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes108 (45.2%)40 (17.3%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Palmer

The most frequent times of departure to work in Palmer are 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM (76, 31.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (113, 48.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Palmer
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM31 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)20 (8.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM75 (31.4%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)113 (48.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM39 (16.3%)29 (12.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM18 (7.5%)69 (29.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM76 (31.8%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total239 (100.0%)231 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Palmer

Occupancy by Ownership in Palmer

Of the total 386 dwellings in Palmer, owner-occupied units account for 226 (58.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 160 (41.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Palmer
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units22658.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units16041.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units386100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Palmer

Occupancy by Household Size in Palmer
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household5313.7%
2-Person Household9223.8%
3-Person Household17144.3%
4+ Person Household7018.1%
Total Housing Units386100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Palmer

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Palmer
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household37 (69.8%)16 (30.2%)
2-Person Household28 (30.4%)64 (69.6%)
3-Person Household123 (71.9%)48 (28.1%)
4+ Person Household38 (54.3%)32 (45.7%)
Total Housing Units226 (58.6%)160 (41.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Palmer

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Palmer
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School110 (77.5%)32 (22.5%)
High School Diploma43 (34.7%)81 (65.3%)
College/Associate Degree16 (34.0%)31 (66.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher57 (78.1%)16 (21.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Palmer

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Palmer
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years174.4%
35 to 44 Years7920.5%
45 to 54 Years184.7%
55 to 64 Years4411.4%
65 to 74 Years11830.6%
75 to 84 Years7318.9%
85 Years and Over379.6%
Total386100.0%

Housing Finances in Palmer

Median Income by Occupancy in Palmer

Median Income by Occupancy in Palmer
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied226 (58.6%)$0
Renter-Occupied160 (41.4%)$14,167
Average386 (100.0%)$0

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Palmer

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Palmer
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00028 (12.4%)32 (20.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99937 (16.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)64 (40.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99936 (15.9%)26 (16.3%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)38 (23.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99934 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99976 (33.6%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99915 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total226 (100.0%)160 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Palmer

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Palmer
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300132 (58.4%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49960 (26.6%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79934 (15.0%)38 (23.7%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total226 (100.0%)160 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Palmer

Housing Structures in Palmer

Housing Structures in Palmer
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached25566.1%
Single Unit, Attached13133.9%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total386100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Palmer

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Palmer
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached172 (67.4%)83 (32.6%)
Single Unit, Attached54 (41.2%)77 (58.8%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total226 (58.6%)160 (41.4%)

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%)26 (16.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms50 (22.1%)16 (10.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms161 (71.2%)118 (73.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms15 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total226 (100.0%)160 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Palmer

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Palmer
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used226 (100.0%)160 (100.0%)
Total226 (100.0%)160 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Palmer

Household Vehicle Usage in Palmer
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle37 (16.4%)52 (32.5%)
1 Vehicle85 (37.6%)59 (36.9%)
2 Vehicles67 (29.6%)49 (30.6%)
3 or more Vehicles37 (16.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total226 (100.0%)160 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Palmer

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Palmer

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2260
Median Property Value$112,500$0
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$278$0
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Palmer

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Palmer
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00016 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99997 (42.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99979 (35.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99934 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total226 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Palmer

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Palmer
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00065 (28.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99936 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99934 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99976 (33.6%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99915 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total226 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Palmer

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Palmer
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x91 (40.3%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more107 (47.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total226 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Palmer

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Palmer
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49934 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total226 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health & Disability in Palmer

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Palmer

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Palmer
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years305 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years69 (45.1%)84 (54.9%)
35 to 44 Years138 (64.5%)76 (35.5%)
45 to 54 Years62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years235 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years264 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older129 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,315 (89.1%)160 (10.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Palmer

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Palmer
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen305 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Palmer

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Palmer
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000577 (87.3%)84 (12.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999172 (69.4%)76 (30.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999408 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over158 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

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 621 (50.0%)21 (50.0%)
6 to 18 Years269 (88.2%)36 (11.8%)
19 to 25 Years71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years49 (32.0%)20 (13.1%)
35 to 44 Years63 (29.4%)75 (35.0%)
45 to 54 Years62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years97 (41.3%)138 (58.7%)
65 to 74 Years189 (71.6%)75 (28.4%)
75 Years and over129 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total950 (64.4%)365 (24.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Palmer

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Palmer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years58 (54.7%)56 (32.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years34 (17.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years49 (28.3%)61 (67.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)92 (71.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Palmer

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Palmer: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)19 (14.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Palmer: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years35 (33.0%)25 (14.4%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years49 (28.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Palmer: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years23 (21.7%)56 (32.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years34 (19.7%)41 (45.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)19 (14.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Palmer: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years16 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years34 (19.7%)41 (45.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)92 (71.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Palmer: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years18 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years34 (19.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)19 (14.7%)

Technology Access in Palmer

Computing Device Access in Palmer

Computing Device Access in Palmer
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop20352.6%
Smartphone27671.5%
Tablet14036.3%
No Computing Device379.6%
Total386100.0%

Internet Access in Palmer

Internet Access in Palmer
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home15941.2%
Cellular Data Only12833.2%
Satellite Internet266.7%
No Internet7318.9%
Total386100.0%

Palmer Summary

Palmer is a town located in the state of Massachusetts in the United States of America. It is located in Hampden County and is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town has a population of 12,140 as of the 2010 census.

History

The area that is now Palmer was originally inhabited by the Nipmuc tribe. The town was first settled in 1716 and was officially incorporated in 1775. The town was named after Chief Justice of the Province of Massachusetts Bay, Chief Justice Palmer.
The town was an agricultural community for much of its history. In the 19th century, the town was known for its production of woolen goods. The town also had a number of mills, including a paper mill, a grist mill, and a saw mill.
In the late 19th century, the town began to experience industrial growth. The town was home to a number of factories, including a cotton mill, a shoe factory, and a paper mill. The town also had a number of tanneries.

Geography

Palmer is located in Hampden County in the state of Massachusetts. The town is located in the Pioneer Valley region of the state. The town is bordered by the towns of Ware, Monson, Wilbraham, and Brimfield.
The town has a total area of 24.2 square miles, of which 24.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The town is located in the Connecticut River Valley and is drained by the Quaboag River.

Economy

The economy of Palmer is largely based on manufacturing and services. The town is home to a number of factories, including a paper mill, a shoe factory, and a cotton mill. The town also has a number of retail stores and restaurants.
The town is also home to a number of businesses, including a number of medical and dental offices, a number of banks, and a number of insurance companies. The town is also home to a number of educational institutions, including a community college and a number of private schools.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the town had a population of 12,140. The racial makeup of the town was 94.3% White, 1.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the town was $50,945 and the median income for a family was $60,945. The per capita income for the town was $24,945. About 6.3% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Palmer?
Total Population of Palmer is 1,475.
What is the Total Male Population of Palmer?
Total Male Population of Palmer is 545.
What is the Total Female Population of Palmer?
Total Female Population of Palmer is 930.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Palmer?
There are 58.60 Males per 100 Females in Palmer.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Palmer?
There are 170.64 Females per 100 Males in Palmer.
What is the Median Population Age in Palmer?
Median Population Age in Palmer is 44.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Palmer
Average Family Size in Palmer is 4.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Palmer
Average Household Size in Palmer is 3.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Palmer?
Per Capita income in Palmer is $11,111.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Palmer?
Inequality or Gini Index in Palmer is 0.52.
How Large is the Labor Force in Palmer?
There are 766 People in the Labor Forcein in Palmer.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Palmer?
60.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Palmer.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Palmer?
Unemployment Rate in Palmer is 25.5%.