palmer, texas

Palmer is a town located in Ellis County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,774.

Geography

Palmer is located at 32°25'46" North, 96°40'8" West (32.429405, -96.669013). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 7.3 km² (2.8 mi²). 7.3 km² (2.8 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 1,774 people, 556 households, and 454 families residing in the town. The population density is 242.0/km² (627.7/mi²). There are 591 housing units at an average density of 80.6/km² (209.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 86.70% White, 1.80% African American, 0.85% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 8.68% from other races, and 1.75% from two or more races. 26.32% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 556 households out of which 44.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% are married couples living together, 13.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% are non-families. 15.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.19 and the average family size is 3.55. In the town the population is spread out with 31.5% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 30 years. For every 100 females there are 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.7 males. The median income for a household in the town is $40,729, and the median income for a family is $44,922. Males have a median income of $29,695 versus $23,300 for females. The per capita income for the town is $15,483. 9.6% of the population and 6.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 10.4% of those under the age of 18 and 8.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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