Summary
Palmer is a town in Ellis County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Its population was 2,393 in 2020.[4]
Palmer, Texas | |
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 Downtown | |
 Location of Palmer, Texas | |
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| Coordinates: 32°25′46″N 96°40′8″W / 32.42944°N 96.66889°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.15 sq mi (8.16 km2) |
| • Land | 3.11 sq mi (8.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 2,393 |
| • Density | 760/sq mi (290/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 75152 |
| Area code | 972 |
| FIPS code | 48-54744[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1343466[3] |
| Website | www |
Geography edit
Palmer is located in northeastern Ellis County at 32°25′46″N 96°40′8″W / 32.42944°N 96.66889°W (32.429405, –96.669013).[5] Interstate 45 passes through the east side of the town, with access from Exits 258 through 260; I-45 leads north 27 miles (43 km) to downtown Dallas and south 8 miles (13 km) to Ennis. Waxahachie, the county seat, is 11 miles (18 km) to the west.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.8 km2), of which 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 1.04%, is covered by water.[6]
Demographics edit
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 63 | — | |
| 1890 | 250 | 296.8% | |
| 1900 | 480 | 92.0% | |
| 1910 | 605 | 26.0% | |
| 1920 | 748 | 23.6% | |
| 1930 | 758 | 1.3% | |
| 1940 | 697 | −8.0% | |
| 1950 | 647 | −7.2% | |
| 1960 | 613 | −5.3% | |
| 1970 | 601 | −2.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,187 | 97.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,659 | 39.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,774 | 6.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,000 | 12.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,393 | 19.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 1,347 | 56.29% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 45 | 1.88% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 9 | 0.38% |
| Asian (NH) | 4 | 0.17% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 1 | 0.04% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 6 | 0.25% |
| Multiracial (NH) | 108 | 4.51% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 873 | 36.48% |
| Total | 2,393 |
As of the 2020 United States census, 2,393 people, 782 households, and 627 families were residing in the town.
Culture edit
Portions of Tender Mercies, a 1983 film about a country western singer, were filmed in Palmer, although the majority was filmed in Waxahachie. In both towns, director Bruce Beresford deliberately filmed more barren and isolated locations that more closely resembled the West Texas area. The Texas town portrayed in Tender Mercies is never specifically identified.[10]
Education edit
Palmer has three schools: Palmer High School, Middle School, and Elementary School. Palmer built the current elementary school in 2015, leaving the old school for gym and cafeteria use. Palmer Elementary has over 350 students ranging from prekindergarten to third grade. The junior high and middle school were combined a few years earlier to become the Palmer Middle School, housing fourth through eight grades, with around 350 students. Palmer High School is the second-newest building and serves over 300 students between 9th and 12th grades. Palmer High School and Palmer Middle School have athletics ranging from 7th to 12th grades. Sports include track and field, basketball, football, baseball, softball, volleyball, cross country, and golf. Extracurricular activities include band, National Honor Society, and many more clubs.[11]
Transportation edit
Major highways edit
Air edit
The city is served by the privately owned Dallas South Port Airport.[12][13]
Gallery edit
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Downtown -
First Christian Church -
Palmer Baptist Church
Notes edit
References edit
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Palmer town, Texas". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 29, 2016.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ https://www.census.gov/ [not specific enough to verify]
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ Bruce Beresford (film director), Robert Duvall (actor), Horton Foote (actor), Gary Hertz (director) (April 16, 2002). Miracles & Mercies (Documentary). West Hollywood, California: Blue Underground. Retrieved January 28, 2008.
- ^ "Palmer ISD / Homepage". www.palmer-isd.org. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
- ^ "Texas Airport Directory - Palmer, Dallas South Port (T13)" (PDF). Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- ^ FAA Airport Form 5010 for T13 PDF. Federal Aviation Administration, Effective 26 April 2018.
External links edit
- Official website