Palmer, AK
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Palmer, Alaska Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
7,359
Unemployment
11.9%
Poverty
12.9%
Median Home
$215,500
Median Income
$60,156
Median Rent
$974
Palmer SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
7
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
6
Palmer, AK Crime Report
102
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,334.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-43.10%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Palmer / 100k People |
Alaska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 102 | 1,334.9 | 3,098.4 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 18 | 235.6 | 837.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.7 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 26.2 | 97.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 14 | 183.2 | 578.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 84 | 1,099.3 | 2,260.5 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 10 | 130.9 | 379.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 66 | 863.8 | 1,611.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 104.7 | 269.3 | 246.0 |
Palmer, AK Cost Of Living
118
Palmer's Overall Cost Of Living
Palmer's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Palmer | Alaska | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 127 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 128 | 134 | 100 | |
| Health | 150 | 150 | 100 | |
| Housing | 105 | 136 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 112 | 121 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 128 | 150 | 100 | |
Palmer, AK Photos
Rankings for Palmer in Alaska
Map Of Palmer, AK
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Population over time in Palmer
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,359 | 5.5% |
| 2019 | 6,978 | 3.0% |
| 2018 | 6,773 | 3.1% |
| 2017 | 6,572 | 1.9% |
| 2016 | 6,449 | 3.2% |
| 2015 | 6,250 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 6,186 | 3.0% |
| 2013 | 6,007 | 2.0% |
| 2012 | 5,891 | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 5,762 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Palmer
| Race | Palmer | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.7% | 59.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.9% | 3.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 8.5% | 14.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 10.0% | 7.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 7.0% | 7.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Palmer
| Gender | Palmer | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 47.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 52.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Palmer for adults over 25
| Education | Palmer | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 41.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Palmer, Alaska
| Income | Palmer | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.0% | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.8% | 6.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.3% | 6.7% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.6% | 10.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.8% | 18.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.3% | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.5% | 19.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.9% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.1% | 8.8% | 8.3% |
