Palmer, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Anchorage Municipality County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,141
Population
1,211/sq mi density
$70,550
Median Income
$34,916 per capita
$275,900
Home Value
$440,227 Zillow
$1,134
Median Rent
31.2% income on rent
37°F
Avg Temperature
153
Violent Crime/100K
949 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$70,550 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$275,900 home value, $1,134/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
6,141
Census 2023
Population Density
1,211
per square mile
Land Area
5.1
square miles (13.1 km²)
Median Age
32.9 yrs
15% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 18.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
72.2%
Black
2.7%
Hispanic
5.2%
Asian
1.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.7% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94.2%
Spanish
5.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.3%
Veterans
11.2%
87% above US avg (6%)
Disability
19.8%
52% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
89.3%
2% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
10.7%
24% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.429
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 6,141 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,211 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 32.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.0% |
| Female | 50.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.2% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.2% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
Language
| English Only | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 5.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.3% |
| Veterans | 11.2% |
| Disability | 19.8% |
| Health Insurance | 89.3% |
| Uninsured | 10.7% |
| Broadband Access | 90.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.429 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |