Palmer, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 | 2396130 |
Palmer is a small city located in Washington County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 125 people lived there.
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History of Palmer
Palmer was started in 1878. It was named after a teacher named J. Palmer. The first post office in Palmer opened in June 1878, helping the community grow.
Geography of Palmer
Palmer is a small city with a total area of about 0.31 square miles (0.81 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Palmer?
| Historical population | |||
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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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Palmer's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 125 people living in Palmer. These people made up 55 households and 37 families. Most residents, about 98.4%, were white.
About 30.9% of the households had children under 18. Many households, 61.8%, were married couples living together. The average household had 2.4 people.
The median age in Palmer was 41.1 years old. This means half the people were younger than 41.1 and half were older. About 26.4% of the population was under 18. Also, 24.8% of the people were 65 years or older.
Education
Students in Palmer and the nearby areas go to schools in the Barnes–Hanover–Linn USD 223 public school district.
See also
In Spanish: Palmer (Kansas) para niños
