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Palmer, Illinois - Basic Facts

The Village of Palmer had a population of 230 as of July 1, 2023. Palmer ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Illinois. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Palmer is located at latitude 39.4578 and longitude -89.404 in Christian County. The formal boundaries for the Village of Palmer encompass a land area of 1 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Christian County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).

The Village of Palmer has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

The Village of Palmer is located within Township of Bear Creek, a minor civil division (MCD) of Christian County.


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Palmer, IL Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2023)

POPULATION

Total Population 230 (100%)
Population in Households 230 (100.0%)
Population in Families 209 (90.9%)
Population in Group Quarters1 0
Population Density 231
Diversity Index2 15
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $76,684
Average Household Income $80,287
% of Income for Mortgage4 14%
Per Capita Income $31,766
Wealth Index5 70
Socioeconomic Status Index6 Moderate (63.1)
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 105 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 81 (77.1%)
Renter Occupied HU 10 ( 9.5%)
Vacant Housing Units 14 (13.3%)
Median Home Value $172,917
Average Home Value $178,086
Housing Affordability Index3 160
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 91
Average Household Size 2.53
Family Households 74
Average Family Size 3.00
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
  6. The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

2020-2023 2023-2028
Population 1.95% -0.44%
Households 1.04% 0.00%
Families   0.27%
Median Household Income   1.69%
Per Capita Income   2.70%
Owner Occupied HU   0.73%

Palmer, IL - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Palmer to the other 1,464 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Illinois by rank and percentile using July 1, 2023 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 1143 22nd
Population Density # 1285 12th
Median Household Income # 480 67th
Housing Affordability Index # 892 61st
Per Capita Income # 1016 31st
Diversity Index # 1020 31st

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