Palmer City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 214 people, 100 households, and 58 families residing in the city. The population density was 502.8 people per square mile (194.13/kmē), it would be the 300th least densely populated city in the U.S. state of Iowa. There were 104 housing units at an average density of 241.9 per square mile (93.4/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.14 persons, and the average family size was 2.83 persons. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 22% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 25.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 114 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.1 males. The median age of the city's population was 45.3 years, the median age of male residents at 44.3 and the median age of female residents at 48.3. The racial makeup of the city was 95.33% White, 3.74% Black or African American, 0.47% American Indian, 0.47% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $25000, it is Iowa's 62nd poorest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $45250, it is the 302nd wealthiest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $17775, making it the 342nd highest city by per capita income in Iowa. The median income of city was $18750, Median income for males is $25000, compared with $12083 for females.
In 2000, 35 pupils and students, of which 26 are male and 9 are female, 16.36% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 3 nursery or pri school, 8 kindergarten, 13 elementary school, 8 high school and 3 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 214 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 214 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 213 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 209 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 205 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 201 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 193 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 187 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 185 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 185 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 175 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 8 | |
| Elementary school | 10 | 3 | 13 |
| High school | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| College or graduate school | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer city, Iowa | $25000 | $45250 | $17775 |
| Pocahontas County, Iowa | $33362 | $40568 | $17006 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |