About Palmer
Palmer is a small town in northern Texas with an estimated population of 2,621.
Palmer holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.08 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 851 residents per square mile.
📰 Palmer News Today
- Emily Palmer Obituary Mar 2, 2026 Lucas Funeral Homes · Mar 2
- Road buckling reported along Palmer Highway at 33rd Street; TxDOT responding, Texas City officials say ABC13 Houston · Jul 23
- Ryan Palmer betting profile: Valero Texas Open PGA Tour · Mar 30
- Graham, Wiedemeyer selected to compete at 2026 Arnold Palmer Cup texastech.com · May 5
- Women’s Golf set for 2026 Arnold Palmer Cup - University of Texas Athletics University of Texas Athletics · Jul 2
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Palmer Unique
- One of 10 places in the US named Palmer — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏫 Schools in Palmer
- PALMER EL
- PALMER H S
- PALMER MIDDLE
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeTown
Population (2024)2,621
Rank in state#527 of 1,224
Land area3.08 sq mi
Density851/sq mi
Coordinates32.4251, -96.6671