Palmer is a city located in Pocahontas County Iowa. Palmer has a 2024 population of 135. Palmer is currently declining at a rate of -0.74% annually and its population has decreased by -2.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 139 in 2020.
The average household income in Palmer is $64,697 with a poverty rate of 25.2%. The median age in Palmer is 52.3 years: 52.4 years for males, and 50 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palmer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 113 | 88.98% |
| Other race | 14 | 11.02% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 75 | 1.69 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
| Non Family | 48 | 1.02 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 25 | 2.8 | 68 | 32 |
| Female | 2 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.89
Average Family Size
1.69
Average Household Size
89.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 21 | 21.88% |
| Associates Degree | 7 | 7.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8 | 8.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 27 | 28.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 5.21% |
| Some College | 28 | 29.17% |
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 | 90 | 68 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Other Race | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 75.56%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 33.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $53,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $115,917 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,750 | $61,250 | $35,625 |
| Some College | $45,625 | $53,438 | $0 |
$53,750
Average Earnings
$61,250
Average Male
$35,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.61% of Palmer residents speak only English, while 13.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 111 | 32 | 28.83% |
25.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.9%
Male Poverty Rate
30%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palmer is White, with 28.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palmer is White, with 28.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 25% |
| Some College | 20% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 5.56% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,917 | $65,785 |
| Households | $58,542 | $64,697 |
| Married Families | $68,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,917 | $64,085 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.1%
Male Marriage Rate
60.0%
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
10
Number of Veterans
10
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 9.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Employment Rate
1.6%
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
75.59%
Born in Palmer
95.28%
Native Born
4.72%
Foreign Born
3.15%
Non Citizen
1.57%
Naturalized
95.28% of Palmer residents were born in the United States, with 75.59% having been born in Iowa. 3.15% 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 | 130 | -1 | -0.76% |
| 2028 | 131 | -1 | -0.76% |
| 2027 | 132 | -1 | -0.75% |
| 2026 | 133 | -1 | -0.75% |
| 2025 | 134 | -1 | -0.74% |
| 2024 | 135 | -1 | -0.74% |
| 2023 | 136 | -2 | -1.45% |
| 2022 | 138 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 138 | -1 | -0.72% |
| 2020 | 139 | -10 | -6.71% |
| 2019 | 149 | -2 | -1.32% |
| 2018 | 151 | -2 | -1.31% |
| 2017 | 153 | -2 | -1.29% |
| 2016 | 155 | -2 | -1.27% |
| 2015 | 157 | -3 | -1.88% |
| 2014 | 160 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 160 | -2 | -1.23% |
| 2012 | 162 | -1 | -0.61% |
| 2011 | 163 | -1 | -0.61% |
| 2010 | 164 | 0 | 0% |