Palmer, Kansas facts for kids
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Palmer, Kansas
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Location within Washington County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Washington |
| Founded | 1878 |
| Incorporated | 1911 |
| Named for | J. Palmer |
| Area | |
| • 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 | 1,329 ft (405 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 125 |
| • Density | 403/sq mi (154.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66962
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-54200 |
| GNIS ID | 484342 |
Palmer is a city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 125.
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History
Palmer was founded in 1878. It was named for J. Palmer, a teacher.
The first post office in Palmer was established in June 1878.
Geography
Palmer is located at 39°37′58″N 97°8′24″W / 39.63278°N 97.14000°W (39.632737, -97.140028). 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.
Demographics
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| 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% | |
| 2020 | 125 | 12.6% | |
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2010 census
As of the census 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.
See also
In Spanish: Palmer (Kansas) para niños
