Demographics & People — Palmer Town, Massachusetts
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,372 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~12,400 |
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| Median Age | 47.8 |
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| Total Households | 5,546 |
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| Family Households | 3,194 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,757 |
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| Black or African American | 394 |
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| Asian | 30 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 579 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,555 |
| Polish | 2,005 |
| Irish | 1,959 |
| American | 1,890 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,709 |
| Other groups | 1,461 |
| Italian | 1,089 |
| English | 997 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 882 |
| French Canadian | 869 |
Language
| English Only | 11,284 |
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| Spanish | 107 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,865 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 839 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,112 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Palmer Town, Massachusetts.
