Palmer, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Palmer, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Palmer: Commercial Street
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Location in Merrick County and the state of Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Merrick |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,795 ft (547 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 439 |
| • Density | 823.64/sq mi (317.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68864
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-38160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399613 |
Palmer is a small village located in Merrick County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 439 people lived there. It's considered part of the larger Grand Island metropolitan area.
A Look Back in Time
Palmer began in the 1880s. This happened after the Lincoln and Black Hills Railroad was built through the area. The village was named after H. E. Palmer, who was an important official for the railroad company.
Where is Palmer?
Palmer is found in the northwestern part of Merrick County. It is about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Central City, which is the main town of the county. It's also about 12 miles (19 km) east of St. Paul. The village is located just 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Nebraska Highway 92.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Palmer covers a total area of about 0.53 square miles (1.38 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The water in the village flows towards the Loup River, which is about 4 miles (6.4 km) to the north.
People of Palmer
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 373 | — | |
| 1920 | 577 | 54.7% | |
| 1930 | 588 | 1.9% | |
| 1940 | 516 | −12.2% | |
| 1950 | 434 | −15.9% | |
| 1960 | 418 | −3.7% | |
| 1970 | 391 | −6.5% | |
| 1980 | 487 | 24.6% | |
| 1990 | 753 | 54.6% | |
| 2000 | 472 | −37.3% | |
| 2010 | 472 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 439 | −7.0% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Palmer had 472 people living there. These people lived in 171 households, and 115 of these were families. The village had about 891 people per square mile (344 people per square kilometer). There were 192 homes in total.
The average age of people in Palmer in 2010 was about 40.5 years old. About 21% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 14% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.4%) and females (49.6%).
See also
In Spanish: Palmer (Nebraska) para niños
