Palmer Lake, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Douglas County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
2,635
Population
853/sq mi density
$122,855
Median Income
$51,872 per capita
$454,000
Home Value
$529,238 Zillow
$1,913
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
156
Violent Crime/100K
936 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$122,855 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$454,000 home value, $1,913/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,635
Census 2023
Population Density
853
per square mile
Land Area
3.1
square miles (8.1 km²)
Median Age
49.4 yrs
27% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 11.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
83.8%
Black
2.3%
Hispanic
11.6%
Asian
0.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 85.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 10.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
85.2%
Spanish
10.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
8.3%
Veterans
11.7%
95% above US avg (6%)
Disability
13.4%
3% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.9%
7% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.1%
76% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.398
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,635 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 853 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 49.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.8% |
| Female | 49.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
Language
| English Only | 85.2% |
| Spanish | 10.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 8.3% |
| Veterans | 11.7% |
| Disability | 13.4% |
| Health Insurance | 97.9% |
| Uninsured | 2.1% |
| Broadband Access | 97.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.398 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |