Palmer, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Palmer, Iowa
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Location of Palmer, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Pocahontas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.10 km2) |
| • Land | 0.42 sq mi (1.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (378 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 138 |
| • Density | 326.24/sq mi (125.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50571
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-61050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459998 |
Palmer is a small city located in Pocahontas County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 138 people lived there.
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A Look Back in Time
Palmer began its history in 1899. This was after the Rock Island railroad was built through the area. The railroad helped the town get started.
Where is Palmer?
Palmer is located in Iowa. Its exact coordinates are 42.630929 degrees North and 94.599948 degrees West.
The city covers a total area of about 0.42 square miles (1.10 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The Manson Crater
Palmer is located near the center of the Manson crater. This is a very old impact structure. It was formed when a large object from space hit the Earth. The crater is now buried under layers of till and outwash from glaciers.
People of Palmer
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 177 | — |
| 1920 | 282 | +59.3% |
| 1930 | 297 | +5.3% |
| 1940 | 305 | +2.7% |
| 1950 | 296 | −3.0% |
| 1960 | 271 | −8.4% |
| 1970 | 264 | −2.6% |
| 1980 | 288 | +9.1% |
| 1990 | 230 | −20.1% |
| 2000 | 214 | −7.0% |
| 2010 | 165 | −22.9% |
| 2020 | 138 | −16.4% |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Palmer had 138 residents. There were 70 households in total. The population density was about 326 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Palmer were White (93.5%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds (4.3%) or from two or more races (2.2%). About 4.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of residents was 48.5 years old.
- About 21.7% of the residents were under 20 years old.
- About 29.7% were 65 years old or older.
- The rest were between 20 and 64 years old.
Population in 2010
In 2010, Palmer had 165 people living there. There were 85 households. The population density was about 393 people per square mile.
Most residents were White (95.8%). Other groups included African American (0.6%), Native American (1.2%), and people from other races (1.2%). About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of residents was 47.8 years old.
- About 18.2% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 19.4% were 65 years old or older.
- The rest were between 18 and 64 years old.
Schools in Palmer
Public schools in Palmer are part of the Pocahontas Area Community School District. Before 2012, Palmer was part of the Pomeroy–Palmer Community School District. This district joined with others to form the current Pocahontas Area School District.
Sports in Palmer
Palmer has a proud history in sports!
Baseball Teams
In the past, Palmer had many successful semi-professional baseball teams. These "town teams" were very popular during their time.
Basketball Champions
The Palmer high school boys' basketball team was very successful in the 1980s. They won three state championships in a row from 1986 to 1988! Their games were often played in front of huge crowds. The team even set a state record by winning 103 games in a row.
See also
In Spanish: Palmer (Iowa) para niños
