Palmer, Kansas
Palmer is a city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, 111 people lived there.[6]
 Location within Washington County and Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 39°37′58″N 97°8′24″W / 39.63278°N 97.14000°WCoordinates: 39°37′58″N 97°8′24″W / 39.63278°N 97.14000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Washington |
| Founded | 1878 |
| Incorporated | 1911 |
| Named for | J. Palmer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,329 ft (405 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 111 |
| • Estimate (2016)[3] | 106 |
| • Density | 358/sq mi (138.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 66962 |
| FIPS code | 20-54200 [4] |
| GNIS ID | 0484342 [5] |
History
Palmer was founded in 1878.[7] It was named for J. Palmer, a teacher.[8]
The first post office in Palmer was founded in June 1878.[9]
Geography
Palmer is at 39°37′58″N 97°8′24″W / 39.63278°N 97.14000°W (39.632737, -97.140028).[10]
According to the United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of 0.31 square miles (0.80 km2). All of it is land.[1]
Climate
Palmer has warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification says that Palmer has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.[11]
People
| Historical populations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 125 | ||
| 1890 | 203 | 62.4% | |
| 1920 | 179 | ||
| 1930 | 187 | 4.5% | |
| 1940 | 182 | −2.7% | |
| 1950 | 150 | −17.6% | |
| 1960 | 169 | 12.7% | |
| 1970 | 166 | −1.8% | |
| 1980 | 149 | −10.2% | |
| 1990 | 121 | −18.8% | |
| 2000 | 108 | −10.7% | |
| 2010 | 111 | 2.8% | |
| Est. 2016 | 106 | [3] | −1.9% |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 census
As of the 2010 census says that there were 111 people, 50 households, and 34 families living in the city.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 3, 2011.
- ↑ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 312.
- ↑ "Profile for Palmer, Kansas". ePodunk. Archived from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
- ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Palmer, Kansas
Other websites
- City
- Schools
- USD 223, local school district
- Maps
- Palmer City Map, KDOT