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Palmer, TX


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Palmer, Texas

Palmer, Texas, in Ellis county, is 23 miles S of Mesquite, Texas (center to center) and 26 miles S of Dallas, Texas. The town is located in the Dallas metropolitan area. Palmer has a population of 1,774.

The People and Families of Palmer

In Palmer, about 56% of adults are married. Lots of Palmer people are married off. Large households are normal in the town.

You'll notice more men than women in Palmer compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Palmer had a median family income of $44,922.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Palmer gave more campaign money ($4,250) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Palmer Housing

Owners occupy 79% of the housing units in Palmer. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low.

Commuting

In Palmer, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Palmer strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Palmer Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Palmer, TX

Comparing Palmer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity106
Male Share of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Well-Paid Single Men45
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens23
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income77
People Above Poverty68
People in Middle Class or Better57
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use66
Short Commute Times22
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Affordability of Rents23
People Living Alone12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime68
Low Property Crime35
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