Palmer, Kansas

Palmer, Kansas
City
Location within Washington County and Kansas
KDOT map of Washington County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°38′00″N97°08′24″W / 39.63333°N 97.14000°W / 39.63333; -97.14000 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Washington
Founded	1878
Incorporated	1911
Named for	J. Palmer
Area [2]
• Total	0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2)
• Land	0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,329 ft (405 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	125
• Density	400/sq mi (150/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66962
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-54200
GNIS ID	2396130 [1]

Palmer is a city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 125. ^[3]

History

Palmer was founded in 1878. ^[4] It was named for J. Palmer, a teacher. ^[5]

The first post office in Palmer was established in June 1878. ^[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.31 square miles (0.80 km²), all of it land. ^[7]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	125		—
1890	203		62.4%
1920	179		—
1930	187		4.5%
1940	182		−2.7%
1950	150		−17.6%
1960	169		12.7%
1970	166		−1.8%
1980	149		−10.2%
1990	121		−18.8%
2000	108		−10.7%
2010	111		2.8%
2020	125		12.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 125 people, 55 households, and 37 families in Palmer. ^{[8] [9]} The population density was 404.5 per square mile (156.2/km²). There were 63 housing units at an average density of 203.9 per square mile (78.7/km²). ^{[9] [10]} The racial makeup was 98.4% (123) white or European American (98.4% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.8% (1) from other races, and 0.8% (1) from two or more races. ^[11] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.8% (1) of the population. ^[12]

Of the 55 households, 30.9% had children under the age of 18; 61.8% were married couples living together; 21.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 30.9% of households consisted of individuals and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[9] The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 2.9. ^[13] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 13.6% of the population. ^[14]

26.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 24.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.9 males. ^[9] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 109.1 males. ^[9]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $58,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $41,951) and the median family income was $76,250 (+/- $18,654). ^[15] Males had a median income of $41,250 (+/- $21,489) versus $20,417 (+/- $11,145) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $29,688 (+/- $12,474). ^[16] Approximately, 13.2% of families and 23.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.2% of those under the age of 18 and 18.2% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[17] [18]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[19] of 2010, there were 111 people, 50 households, and 34 families residing in the city. The population density was 358.1 inhabitants per square mile (138.3/km²). There were 62 housing units at an average density of 200.0 per square mile (77.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.2% White and 10.8% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.5% of the population.

There were 50 households, of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 2.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.0% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.76.

The median age in the city was 50.1 years. 17.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.8% were from 25 to 44; 33.3% were from 45 to 64; and 19.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[20] of 2000, there were 108 people, 48 households, and 28 families residing in the city. The population density was 342.5 inhabitants per square mile (132.2/km²). There were 55 housing units at an average density of 174.4 per square mile (67.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.07% White and 0.93% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.78% of the population.

There were 48 households, out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 2.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.6% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 27.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,042, and the median income for a family was $35,625. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,670. There were 8.0% of families and 11.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 30.0% of those over 64.

Education

The community and nearby rural areas are served by Barnes–Hanover–Linn USD 223 public school district.

See also

• Central Branch Union Pacific Railroad

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Palmer, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Palmer, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 24, 2022. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
4. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  312.
5. "Profile for Palmer, Kansas". ePodunk . Retrieved June 28, 2014.
6. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
8. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
9. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
10. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
19. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
20. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Washington County, Kansas

External links

• Palmer - Directory of Public Officials
• Palmer city map, KDOT