Palmer (CDP), Massachusetts
Encyclopedia
Palmer is a former census-designated place
(CDP) in the town of Palmer
in Hampden County
, Massachusetts
, United States
. The population was 3,900 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts
Metropolitan Statistical Area
. The area is more commonly known as Depot Village, named for the ornate train depot built there by famed architect H.H. Richardson
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP had a total area of 10.6 km² (4.1 mi²). 10.6 km² (4.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.73%) is water.
of 2000, there were 3,900 people, 1,778 households, and 970 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 368.2/km² (954.2/mi²). There were 1,874 housing units at an average density of 176.9/km² (458.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.33% White, 1.44% Black or African American
, 0.28% Native American, 1.03% Asian, 0.51% from other races
, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.51% of the population.
There were 1,778 households out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.1% were married couples
living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.4% were non-families. 39.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 22.4% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $35,199, and the median income for a family was $43,958. Males had a median income of $31,956 versus $26,309 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $17,806. About 9.0% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.6% of those under age 18 and 12.7% of those age 65 or over.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in the town of Palmer
Palmer, Massachusetts
The Town of Palmer is a city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 12,140 as of the 2000 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area...
in Hampden County
Hampden County, Massachusetts
-Demographics:As of the census of 2004, there were 461,228 people, 175,288 households, and 115,690 families residing in the county. The population density was 738 people per square mile . There were 185,876 housing units at an average density of 301 per square mile...
, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 3,900 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield is the most populous city in Western New England, and the seat of Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. Springfield sits on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River near its confluence with three rivers; the western Westfield River, the eastern Chicopee River, and the eastern...
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Springfield, Massachusetts metropolitan area
The Springfield Metropolitan Area is a region that is socio-economically and culturally tied to the City of Springfield, Massachusetts. The U.S. Office of Management and Budget defines the Springfield metropolitan statistical area as consisting of three counties in Western Massachusetts. As of...
. The area is more commonly known as Depot Village, named for the ornate train depot built there by famed architect H.H. Richardson
Geography
Palmer is located at 42°9′25"N 72°19′36"W (42.157157, -72.326855).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP had a total area of 10.6 km² (4.1 mi²). 10.6 km² (4.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.73%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 3,900 people, 1,778 households, and 970 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
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was 368.2/km² (954.2/mi²). There were 1,874 housing units at an average density of 176.9/km² (458.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.33% White, 1.44% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.28% Native American, 1.03% Asian, 0.51% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.51% of the population.
There were 1,778 households out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.1% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.4% were non-families. 39.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 22.4% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $35,199, and the median income for a family was $43,958. Males had a median income of $31,956 versus $26,309 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $17,806. About 9.0% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.6% of those under age 18 and 12.7% of those age 65 or over.