Palmer: Demographics & People
Palmer is home to 2,515 people, in 785 households. Median age 31.0 years. (5.3y younger than Ellis County; 4.9y younger than Texas). Population is 61% White (non-Hispanic) and 35% Hispanic or Latino. 91% of households are family-led.
- 3.2 people per household.
- 9% non-family households (singles, roommates).
Population & Trend
Current population 2,515; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 192,455 people |
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| Population | 2,515 people |
Age Distribution
Median age 31.0y is 7.9 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Median age | 31.0 years (vs Texas 35.9y) |
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Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 2,515 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Black population | 0.4% |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino population | 34.9% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 60.8% |
Households & Family Composition
785 households. 91% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%.
| Family households | 714 households |
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| Households that are families | 91.0% |
| Total households | 785 households |