Palmer, MN is a small rural town located an hour south of the Twin Cities. This town has a population of 2,516 and a population density of 75 people per square mile. Despite its small size, Palmer offers plenty of attractions for locals and tourists alike. Businesses in the area include restaurants such as Tootzie's Bar & Grill and Papa Murphy’s Take 'N' Bake Pizza; retail stores like Lanny's Super Market; and specialty stores like The Glass Shed. Year-round outdoor activities in the area include fishing, hunting, biking, golfing, snowmobiling, and swimming. Organizations such as the local Lions Club and 4-H program give residents the opportunity to become involved in their community. Local sports fans can enjoy watching games from teams such as the Palmer Hilltoppers high school football team or follow games from the nearby University of Minnesota Gophers football team.
The population in Palmer is 2,516. There are 72 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Palmer is 39.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Palmer is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Palmer
- 64.3% are married
- 11.8% are divorced
- 35.1% are married with children
- 6.6% have children, but are single
Race in Palmer
- 97.3% are White
- 1.0% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander