Palmer, Massachusetts

Population Data for Palmer, MA:

Population – 9884
Male – 48.67 %
Female – 51.33 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 96.72 %
Hispanic – 1.34 %
African American – 0.86 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.18 %
Asian – 0.68 %

Geographic Data for Palmer, Massachusetts:

Population Density – 336.92 per sq. mi
Elevation – 70 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Palmer:

In Elementary School – 1,239 (48.76 %)
In High School – 605 (23.81 %)
In College – 427 (16.80 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 714 (10.58 %)
Associate’s Degree – 593 (8.79 %)
Some College, No Degree – 1,283 (19.02 %)
High School Graduate – 2,556 (37.89 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 457 (6.77 %)

Employment and Household Data for Palmer, MA:

Percentage of People Employed – 64.92 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 2.74 %
Unemployment Level – 4.04 %

Median Household Income – $42,154.00
Average Household Size – 2.43

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 39.42 %
2 Vehicles – 37.21 %
3 or more Vehicles – 11.44 %

Average Cost to Rent in Palmer - $551 per month