Palmer, Kansas

Palmer is a city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 111.[6]

Palmer, Kansas
City
Location within Washington County and Kansas
KDOT map of Washington County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°37′58″N 97°8′24″W
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Washington
Founded	1878
Incorporated	1911
Named for	J. Palmer
Area [1]
• Total	0.31 sq mi (0.81 km^2)
• Land	0.31 sq mi (0.80 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km^2)
Elevation	1,329 ft (405 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	111
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	104
• Density	336.57/sq mi (130.03/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66962
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-54200 [4]
GNIS ID	0484342 [5]

History

Palmer was founded in 1878.[7] It was named for J. Palmer, a teacher.[8]

The first post office in Palmer was established in June 1878.[9]

Geography

Palmer is located at 39°37′58″N 97°8′24″W (39.632737, -97.140028).[10] 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.[11]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
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%
Est. 2019	104	[3]	−6.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[2] 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[4] of 2000, there were 108 people, 48 households, and 28 families residing in the city. The population density was 342.5 people per square mile (130.3/km²). There were 55 housing units at an average density of 174.4 per square mile (66.4/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.

See also

• Central Branch Union Pacific Railroad

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
6. "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 3, 2011.
7. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 312.
8. "Profile for Palmer, Kansas". ePodunk. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
9. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
10. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
11. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-06.

External links

City

• Palmer - Directory of Public Officials

Schools

• USD 223, local school district

Maps

• Palmer City Map, KDOT