Palmer is a CDP located in Ellis County Texas. Palmer has a 2024 population of 1,777. Palmer is currently growing at a rate of 7.7% annually and its population has increased by 41.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,256 in 2020.
The average household income in Palmer is $47,436 with a poverty rate of 41.89%. The median age in Palmer is 18.5 years: 30.1 years for males, and 16.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palmer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,008 | 66.19% |
| Two or more races | 449 | 29.48% |
| Other race | 66 | 4.33% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 354 | 4.3 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Married | 159 | 5.05 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Male | 86 | 3.15 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 81 | 5.2 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 28 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
4.43
Average Family Size
4.3
Average Household Size
81.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 66 | 10.49% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 60 | 9.54% |
| High School Graduate | 258 | 41.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 230 | 36.57% |
| Some College | 15 | 2.38% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 629 | 333 | 60 |
| 2+ Races | 202 | 41 | 0 |
| Other Race | 19 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 52.94%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 9.54%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
0.56% of Palmer residents speak only English, while 99.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 99.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,523 | 638 | 41.89% |
| Multiple | 449 | 259 | 57.68% |
41.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.24%
Male Poverty Rate
48.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palmer is Multiple, with 57.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palmer is Hispanic, with 41.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 27.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 100%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 68.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.58% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 58.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 32.73% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,284 | $49,440 |
| Households | $50,338 | $47,436 |
| Married Families | $34,196 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.1%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
8
Number of Veterans
8
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 1.58% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.1%
Labor Force Participation
49.1%
Employment Rate
0%
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
66.25%
Born in Palmer
72.49%
Native Born
27.51%
Foreign Born
20.29%
Non Citizen
7.22%
Naturalized
72.49% of Palmer residents were born in the United States, with 66.25% having been born in Texas. 20.29% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,777 | 127 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 1,650 | 127 | 8.34% |
| 2022 | 1,523 | 8 | 0.53% |
| 2021 | 1,515 | 259 | 20.62% |
| 2020 | 1,256 | 0 | 0% |