Palmer, Iowa
Palmer: City in Iowa, USA
About
Palmer is a city located in the county of Pocahontas in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 165 and a population density of 151 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 149 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Palmer
| Population : | 149 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Pocahontas County |
| Postal code : | 50571 |
| Area : | 1.1 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,240 feet / 378 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 03:48:59 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 136 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.74% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Palmer is located at 42°37'50"N 94°36'2"W (42.6305300, -94.6005300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Palmer decreased by 10.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 165 | - | census |
| 2011 | 163 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 162 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 160 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 160 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 157 | -1.91% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 155 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 155 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 151 | -2.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 149 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 149 | 0% | estimation process |
Palmer zip code is 50571.
County name: Pocahontas, County
fips: 19151
Schools in Palmer
College & universities near Palmer, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153524 | Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge (IA) | 50501 |
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- 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 , Kansas human settlement in Washington County, Kansas, United States of America with a population of 105 people.
Other cities in Pocahontas County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pocahontas County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pocahontas | 1,630 | City in and county seat of Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States |
| Laurens | 1,126 | City in Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States |
| Fonda | 566 | Human settlement in Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Rolfe | 530 | City in Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States |
| Gilmore City | 469 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
| Havelock | 120 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Plover | 69 | Human settlement in Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Varina | 64 | Human settlement in Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States of America |
