Palmer Lake, CO is a small mountain town located in El Paso County. With a population of 2,652 people, Palmer Lake offers a peaceful, laid-back atmosphere with plenty of amenities and year-round outdoor activities. The town boasts numerous local businesses such as Bistro Colorado, the Palmer Lake Art Gallery, the Covered Bridge Inn Restaurant and more. Outdoor activities in the area include biking, camping, rock climbing and hiking on trails like the Monument Rock Loop or Rampart Reservoir. Organizations like the Palmer Lake Historical Society help to preserve the local history and culture of the area. Fans of sporting events can also enjoy watching games at nearby Falcon Stadium or cheering on one of Palmer Lakes softball or baseball teams during their spring season games.
The population in Palmer Lake is 2,652. There are 858 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Palmer Lake is 53.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Palmer Lake is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Palmer Lake
- 65.8% are married
- 15.0% are divorced
- 44.2% are married with children
- 6.7% have children, but are single
Race in Palmer Lake
- 82.9% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 1.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 13.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander