Palmer, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Pocahontas County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
114
Population
271/sq mi density
$60,625
Median Income
$46,770 per capita
$36,500
Home Value
$134,363 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$60,625 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$36,500 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
114
Census 2023
Population Density
271
per square mile
Land Area
0.4
square miles (1.1 km²)
Median Age
52.8 yrs
36% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
56.1%
Male
43.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 98.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
98.2%
Black
1.8%
Hispanic
1.8%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 13.4% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.4%
Spanish
13.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.8%
Veterans
7.6%
27% above US avg (6%)
Disability
23.7%
82% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
98.2%
7% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
1.8%
79% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.400
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 114 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 271 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 52.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 56.1% |
| Female | 43.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 98.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 97.4% |
| Spanish | 13.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.8% |
| Veterans | 7.6% |
| Disability | 23.7% |
| Health Insurance | 98.2% |
| Uninsured | 1.8% |
| Broadband Access | 76.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.400 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |