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Palmer, PR

Comunidad in Río Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico.

Population

1,459

Land area

0.2sq mi

People per sq mi

7,168

ZIP codes

0

Palmer and its ZIP codes

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Palmer at a glance

  • Palmer is about 7.6 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
  • The median household income is $35,385, 35% above the Puerto Rico median of $26,297.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $102,000 (22% below Puerto Rico).

Local data for Palmer, PR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Palmer, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$35,385

Poverty rate

29.3%

Median home value

$102,000

Homeownership

62.1%

Bachelor's or higher

15.2%

Median age

50.6

Average commute

39.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (1,416), Dominican Americans (26), Salvadoran Americans (17).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Río Grande Municipio. PPP loans are for Palmer.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$31,153

6,233 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$104M

FY 2026, $2,211 per person

Río Grande Municipio economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Palmer, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.9%
  • Carpooled11.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other8.8%
  • Worked from home3.2%

Average one-way commute: 39.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Palmer, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Storm events since 1996

196

Countywide, mostly flood

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Cities near Palmer

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Hato CandalComunidad1.1 mi0.6
Playa FortunaComunidad2 mi0.6
LuquilloZona Urbana3.5 mi1.1
Río GrandeZona Urbana4.3 mi1.4
BartoloComunidad4.4 mi0.2
RamosComunidad4.6 mi1.1
La DoloresComunidad5.3 mi0.7
ViequesComunidad5.7 mi0.3
SuárezComunidad6.6 mi0.2
CambalacheComunidad7 mi1.5
Palma SolaComunidad7.1 mi1.1
San IsidroComunidad7.4 mi0.7
Villa Hugo IComunidad7.9 mi0
Villa Hugo IIComunidad8 mi0.1
Valle HillComunidad8 mi0.1
Campo RicoComunidad8.1 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Palmer, PR in?
Palmer is in Río Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico.
What is the population of Palmer, PR?
About 1,459 people live in Palmer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Palmer?
Nearby places include Hato Candal (1.1 mi), Playa Fortuna (2 mi), Luquillo (3.5 mi), Río Grande (4.3 mi), Bartolo (4.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023