Palmer is a city located in Matanuska-Susitna Borough Alaska. Palmer has a 2024 population of 6,525. Palmer is currently growing at a rate of 2.3% annually and its population has increased by 9.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,935 in 2020.
The average household income in Palmer is $88,327 with a poverty rate of 11.04%. The median age in Palmer is 32.9 years: 31.6 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palmer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,432 | 72.17% |
| Two or more races | 733 | 11.94% |
| Native American | 513 | 8.35% |
| Black or African American | 165 | 2.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 116 | 1.89% |
| Asian | 95 | 1.55% |
| Other race | 87 | 1.42% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,311 | 2.54 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Married | 965 | 3.5 | 87 | 13 |
| Non Family | 953 | 1.27 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
| Female | 245 | 3.19 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
| Male | 148 | 3.36 | 28.4 | 71.6 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
62.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 184 | 4.69% |
| Associates Degree | 339 | 8.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 602 | 15.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 332 | 8.46% |
| High School Graduate | 1,433 | 36.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 86 | 2.19% |
| Some College | 950 | 24.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,042 | 2,861 | 797 |
| 2+ Races | 307 | 277 | 70 |
| Native American | 292 | 275 | 25 |
| Hispanic | 174 | 137 | 14 |
| Asian | 70 | 52 | 19 |
| Black | 63 | 52 | 17 |
| Other Race | 59 | 47 | 1 |
| Islander | 57 | 57 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 27.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,853 | $83,036 | $63,922 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,536 | $0 | $86,607 |
| High School Graduate | $42,551 | $43,832 | $25,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $50,417 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,349 | $57,656 | $44,784 |
| Some College | $53,208 | $66,400 | $42,337 |
$51,349
Average Earnings
$57,656
Average Male
$44,784
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.23% of Palmer residents speak only English, while 5.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,266 | 489 | 11.46% |
| Multiple | 708 | 72 | 10.17% |
| Native | 422 | 63 | 14.93% |
| Hispanic | 314 | 32 | 10.19% |
| Other | 87 | 11 | 12.64% |
| Black | 120 | 8 | 6.67% |
11.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.08%
Male Poverty Rate
12.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palmer is Native, with 14.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palmer is Black, with 6.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.13% |
| Some College | 9.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.75% |
| Male Unemployed | 34.96% |
| Female Employed | 4.82% |
| Male Employed | 4.4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,672 | $106,179 |
| Households | $70,550 | $88,327 |
| Married Families | $106,607 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,814 | $56,699 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
523
Number of Veterans
444
Male Veterans
79
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 207 |
| First Gulf War | 177 |
| Vietnam | 142 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 136 |
| 55 to 64 | 117 |
| 65 to 74 | 111 |
| 75+ | 97 |
| 18 to 34 | 62 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 453 | 12.92% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 6.97% |
| Native American | 19 | 4.86% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 8.72% |
| Other Race | 13 | 18.84% |
| Black | 8 | 7.21% |
| Asian | 1 | 1.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
44.8%
Born in Palmer
96.66%
Native Born
3.34%
Foreign Born
0.98%
Non Citizen
2.36%
Naturalized
96.66% of Palmer residents were born in the United States, with 44.8% having been born in Alaska. 0.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,264 | 148 | 2.08% |
| 2028 | 7,116 | 148 | 2.12% |
| 2027 | 6,968 | 147 | 2.16% |
| 2026 | 6,821 | 148 | 2.22% |
| 2025 | 6,673 | 148 | 2.27% |
| 2024 | 6,525 | 147 | 2.3% |
| 2023 | 6,378 | 116 | 1.85% |
| 2022 | 6,262 | 136 | 2.22% |
| 2021 | 6,126 | 191 | 3.22% |
| 2020 | 5,935 | -1,555 | -20.76% |
| 2019 | 7,490 | 249 | 3.44% |
| 2018 | 7,241 | 32 | 0.44% |
| 2017 | 7,209 | 175 | 2.49% |
| 2016 | 7,034 | 297 | 4.41% |
| 2015 | 6,737 | 233 | 3.58% |
| 2014 | 6,504 | 160 | 2.52% |
| 2013 | 6,344 | 51 | 0.81% |
| 2012 | 6,293 | 152 | 2.48% |
| 2011 | 6,141 | 159 | 2.66% |
| 2010 | 5,982 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,533 | 1,667 | 58.16% |
| 1990 | 2,866 | 766 | 36.48% |
| 1980 | 2,100 | 1,000 | 90.91% |
| 1970 | 1,100 | -100 | -8.33% |
| 1960 | 1,200 | -6,064 | -83.48% |