Palmer, AK Demographics

A map of Palmer's Population by Race

Palmer, Alaska had a population of 5,888 in 2020. It was 69.6% White, 1.5% Black, 1.6% Asian, 6.2% Hispanic, 10.5% Native American/Other, and 10.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Palmer, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Palmer is the 19th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Palmer's White Population

4,099 residents of Palmer identify as White, or 69.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Palmer larger than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Palmer is ranked #123 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Palmer is less White than neighboring Farm Loop (79.5% White), Buffalo Soapstone (80.8% White), Butte (81.8% White), Gateway (74.9% White), and Fishhook (79.7% White).

Palmer's Black Population

91 residents of Palmer identify as Black, or 1.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Palmer roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Palmer is ranked #34 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Palmer is more Black than neighboring Farm Loop (0.8% Black), Buffalo Soapstone (0.1% Black), Butte (0.5% Black), and Fishhook (0.7% Black). Palmer is less Black than neighboring Gateway (1.7% Black).

Palmer's Asian Population

95 residents of Palmer identify as Asian, or 1.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Palmer roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Palmer is ranked #67 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Palmer is more Asian than neighboring Farm Loop (1.3% Asian), Buffalo Soapstone (0.7% Asian), Butte (1.1% Asian), and Fishhook (1.2% Asian). Palmer is less Asian than neighboring Gateway (1.9% Asian).

Palmer's Hispanic Population

364 residents of Palmer identify as Hispanic, or 6.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Palmer roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Palmer is ranked #49 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Palmer is more Hispanic than neighboring Farm Loop (5.2% Hispanic), Buffalo Soapstone (2.4% Hispanic), Butte (2.5% Hispanic), Gateway (5.7% Hispanic), and Fishhook (4.5% Hispanic).

Palmer's Native American/Other Population

617 residents of Palmer identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 10.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Palmer slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Palmer is ranked #223 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Palmer is more Native American/Other than neighboring Farm Loop (5.1% Native American/Other), Buffalo Soapstone (4.7% Native American/Other), Butte (6% Native American/Other), Gateway (5.5% Native American/Other), and Fishhook (4.9% Native American/Other).

Palmer's Multiracial Population

622 residents of Palmer identify as Multiracial, or 10.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Palmer roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Palmer is ranked #75 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Palmer is more Multiracial than neighboring Farm Loop (8.1% Multiracial), Butte (8.1% Multiracial), Gateway (10.4% Multiracial), and Fishhook (9% Multiracial). Palmer is less Multiracial than neighboring Buffalo Soapstone (11.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.