Palmer
Census-designated place in Cameron County, Texas
Palmer is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cameron County, Texas, with 1,082 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 46 ft (14 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rice Tracts, 0.9 miles SE.
- 1,082residents (2020 Census)
- 46 ftelevation · 14 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.9 km²
- 963 / sq mipopulation density
- 78586ZIP code
About Palmer
Palmer is a colonia and census-designated place (CDP) in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.
It is in the southern part of the county, bordered to the west by San Benito, to the northeast by Brownsville, to the east by Rice Tracts, to the south by Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz, and to the southwest by La Paloma. It is 5 miles (8 km) south of the center of San Benito and 18 miles (29 km) northwest of downtown Brownsville.
The Resaca del Rancho Viejo, a southeast-flowing tributary of the Rio Grande, flows through the northern part of the community.
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- Median household income
- $18,675
- Median age
- 18.5
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Palmer had 1,082 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,082 |
|---|---|
| Density | 963 per sq mi (372 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Palmer at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Cameron County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,082 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.12 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.0707° N, 97.6348° W |
| ZIP code | 78586 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4854748 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Palmer
- Rice Tracts0.9 mi SE
- Lago1.8 mi NE
- La Paloma1.8 mi SW
- Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz2.5 mi S
- El Camino Angosto2.9 mi N
- San Benito4.1 mi N
- Rancho Viejo5.5 mi SE
- Green Valley Farms5.5 mi NE
- Los Indios6.4 mi W
- Olmito6.6 mi SE
- Rangerville6.8 mi W
- San Pedro6.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Palmer
What county is Palmer in?
Palmer is in Cameron County, Texas.
What is the population of Palmer, TX?
1,082 people lived in Palmer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Palmer, TX?
The ZIP code of Palmer is 78586.
What is the elevation of Palmer?
46 feet (14 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Palmer?
Rice Tracts (0.9 mi), Lago (1.8 mi), La Paloma (1.8 mi), Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz (2.5 mi), El Camino Angosto (2.9 mi).
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