Palmer, Nebraska

Palmer: village in the United States

About

Palmer is a village located in the county of Merrick in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 472 and a population density of 342 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 473 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Palmer

Population 473 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Nebraska (United States)
County Merrick County
Postal code 68864
Area 1.38 km2
Latitude & Longitude 41.2222,-98.2573
Altitude 1,801 feet / 549 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 16:58:40 (22nd April 2026)
Density 342 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 0.21% (2010-2020)
Weather 84℉ Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Palmer is located at 41°13'20"N 98°15'26"W (41.2222400, -98.2572900).

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Weather

84°F
Sunny
10 to 25 mph S Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 10 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

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Demographics

The population of Palmer increased by 0.21% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 472 - census
2011 467 -1.07% estimation process
2012 470 0.64% estimation process
2013 471 0.21% estimation process
2014 471 0% estimation process
2015 472 0.21% estimation process
2016 474 0.42% estimation process
2017 475 0.21% estimation process
2018 466 -1.93% estimation process
2019 467 0.21% estimation process
2020 473 1.27% estimation process
Palmer zip code is 68864. County name: Nance, County fips: 31125

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Palmer, NE. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
180902 Central Community College Grand Island (NE) 68802-4903

Nearby Transit Stations (1)

Rail and bus stations connected to Palmer, NE. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
HAS Hastings 501 West First St. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Palmer.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Palmer Post Office Palmer (NE) 68864

Other places with the same name (9)

  • 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, Illinois village in Christian County, Illinois, United States with a population of 204 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 Merrick County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Merrick County , NE.

City Name Population Title
Central City 2,874 City in Nebraska, United States
Silver Creek 359 Human settlement in Merrick County, Nebraska, United States of America
Clarks 345 Village in the United States
Chapman 299 Village in Nebraska, USA