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.

Palmer locator map
Location of Palmer on Alaska map.

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 : 05:44:27 (13th November 2024)
Population growth : 23.55% (2010-2020)
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Palmer ENBLA01
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Geography

Palmer is located at 61°35'58"N 149°6'52"W (61.5994100, -149.1145600).

Palmer map

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

Palmer zip code is 99645. County name: Matanuska-Susitna, County fips: 02170

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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

Post offices near Palmer

Post Office Name City ZIP
Palmer Post Office Palmer (AK) 99645

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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 , 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 , 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 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