Demographics & People — Palmer, Alaska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,141 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,600 |
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| Median Age | 32.9 |
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| Total Households | 2,311 |
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| Family Households | 1,358 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.54 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2125 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,432 |
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| Black or African American | 165 |
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| Asian | 95 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 320 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 1,958 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,557 |
| German | 888 |
| English | 567 |
| Irish | 519 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 318 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 266 |
| American | 263 |
| Norwegian | 190 |
| Scottish | 176 |
Language
| English Only | 5,393 |
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| Spanish | 142 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,723 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 521 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,549 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Palmer, Alaska.
