Palmer, AK Profile
Palmer, AK, population 8,428, is located
in Alaska's Matanuska-Susitna county,
about 37.1 miles from Anchorage and 1,426.4 miles from Seattle.
Through the 90's Palmer's population has grown by about 58%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Palmer has grown by about 53%. Since 2005 Palmer's population has grown by about 23%.
Palmer's property crime levels tend to be higher than Alaska's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Palmer tend to be higher than Alaska's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 50% |
| Females | 50% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 81% |
| African American | 2% |
| Native American | 8% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 8% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 4.00% | | Over 60: | 6.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 4,741 | N/A |
| 2001 | 5,040 | 6.31% |
| 2002 | 5,525 | 9.62% |
| 2003 | 5,875 | 6.33% |
| 2004 | 6,312 | 7.44% |
| 2005 | 6,859 | 8.67% |
| 2006 | 7,304 | 6.49% |
| 2007 | 7,770 | 6.38% |
| 2008 | 8,128 | 4.61% |
| 2009 | 8,428 | 3.69% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $45,571 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 305 |
| 2002 | 645 |
| 2003 | 1,031 |
| 2004 | 1,069 |
| 2005 | 913 |
| 2006 | 873 |
| 2007 | 820 |
| 2008 | 724 |
| 2009 | 310 |
| 2010 | 379 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 29 |
| 2003 |
0 | 1 | 1 | 54 |
| 2004 |
0 | 1 | 3 | 58 |
| 2005 |
0 | 0 | 4 | 53 |
| 2006 |
0 | 2 | 6 | 53 |
| 2007 |
0 | 4 | 1 | 60 |
| 2008 |
0 | 2 | 3 | 55 |
| 2009 |
0 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
| 2010 |
0 | 3 | 3 | 28 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 4,923 |
| 2002 | 6,661 |
| 2003 | 5,599 |
| 2004 | 4,137 |
| 2005 | 3,413 |
| 2006 | 3,363 |
| 2007 | 3,556 |
| 2008 | 3,666 |
| 2009 | 2,860 |
| 2010 | 2,309 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
24 |
184 |
18 |
| 2002 |
43 |
249 |
18 |
| 2003 |
27 |
245 |
32 |
| 2004 |
21 |
205 |
14 |
| 2005 |
16 |
183 |
14 |
| 2006 |
16 |
211 |
8 |
| 2007 |
23 |
242 |
17 |
| 2008 |
32 |
262 |
10 |
| 2009 |
48 |
195 |
6 |
| 2010 |
25 |
170 |
12 |
Location
| Elevation | 239 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 3.7 Square Miles |
