Palmer, Illinois
Palmer: Village in Christian County, Illinois, United States
About
Palmer is a village located in the county of Christian in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 229 and a population density of 231 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 204 inhabitants.
The village was created 151 years ago in 1872.
Quick Facts about Palmer
| Population : | 204 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Christian County |
| Postal code : | 62556 |
| Plate code : | 217 |
| Area : | 0.99 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,044 feet / 623 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1873 (151 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 21:01:59 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 206 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -12.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Palmer is located at 39°27'28"N 89°24'14"W (39.4578300, -89.4039800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Palmer decreased by 12.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 229 | - | census |
| 2011 | 226 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 222 | -1.8% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 220 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 217 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 215 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 213 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 210 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 207 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 205 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 204 | -0.49% | estimation process |
Schools in Palmer
College & universities near Palmer, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146685 | Lincoln Land Community College | Springfield (IL) | 62794-9256 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Palmer, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
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- Palmer , Pennsylvania township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America with a population of 21,443 people.
- Palmer , Massachusetts city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States with a population of 12,174 people.
- Palmer , Alaska city in Alaska, USA with a population of 7,766 people.
- Palmer , Minnesota human settlement in Iosco Township, Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 2,590 people.
- Palmer , Texas town in Texas, USA with a population of 2,169 people.
- Palmer , Tennessee town in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States with a population of 671 people.
- Palmer , Nebraska village in the United States with a population of 473 people.
- Palmer , Iowa City in Iowa, USA with a population of 149 people.
- Palmer , Kansas human settlement in Washington County, Kansas, United States of America with a population of 105 people.
Other cities in Christian County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Christian County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Taylorville | 10,280 | City in Christian County, Illinois |
| Pana | 5,327 | Town in Christian County, Illinois, United States |
| Kincaid | 1,362 | City in Anderson County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Assumption | 1,056 | City in Christian County, Illinois, United States |
| Edinburg | 1,006 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Morrisonville | 990 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Stonington | 835 | Township in Christian County, Illinois |
| Mount Auburn | 514 | Township in Christian County, Illinois |
| Tovey | 467 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Rosamond | 393 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Owaneco | 223 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Bulpitt | 199 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Jeisyville | 100 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
