Palmer, Alaska
Palmer: City in Alaska, USA
About
Palmer is a city located in the county of Matanuska-Susitna Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,937. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,766 inhabitants.
The city was created 73 years ago in 1951.
Quick Facts about Palmer
| Population : | 7,766 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alaska (United States) |
| County : | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
| Postal code : | 99645 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 907 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0% |
| Land as percent of area : | 100% |
| Altitude : | 233 feet / 71 meters |
| Capital city : | Palmer is capital of Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1951 (73 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Alaska Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:52:04 (21st December 2024) |
| Population growth : | 23.55% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Palmer is located at 61°35'58"N 149°6'52"W (61.5994100, -149.1145600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Palmer
Demographics
The population of Palmer increased by 23.55% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,937 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,140 | 3.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,290 | 2.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,341 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,498 | 2.42% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,730 | 3.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,025 | 4.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,195 | 2.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,228 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,456 | 3.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,766 | 3.99% | estimation process |
People born in Palmer (8)
People born in Palmer, including sport shooter Corey Cogdell, Player of football Drew Mormino, writer, dogsledder Laird Barron, .
List
- Tazlina Mannix (American cross-country skier) she was born in 14/06/1986
- David Registe (Dominica long jumper) he was born in 02/05/1988
- Cain Carter (musher)
- Andrew Kurka (American para-alpine skier) he was born in 27/01/1992
- Chris O’Shea (Basketball coach) he was born in 01/01/1981
Schools in Palmer
College & universities near Palmer, AK
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102580 | Alaska Bible College | Palmer (AK) | 99645 |
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Other cities in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Matanuska-Susitna Borough , AK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wasilla | 11,099 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Tanaina | 8,197 | Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska |
| Meadow Lakes | 7,570 | Census designated place in Alaska, United States |
| Houston | 2,462 | City in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States |
| Willow | 2,102 | Census-designated place in Alaska, USA |
| Lazy Mountain | 1,479 | Census designated place |
| Talkeetna | 876 | Place in Alaska |
Distance to Other Cities
Palmer distances to largest Alaska cities
