Palmer (CDP), Massachusetts
| Palmer, Massachusetts | |
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| Former CDP | |
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| Coordinates: 42°9′26″N 72°19′37″W / 42.15722°N 72.32694°WCoordinates: 42°9′26″N 72°19′37″W / 42.15722°N 72.32694°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden |
| City | Palmer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.1 sq mi (10.7 km2) |
| • Land | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 3,900 |
| • Density | 954.2/sq mi (368.4/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 01069 |
| Area code(s) | 413 |
| FIPS code | 25-52070 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0609578 |
Palmer is a former census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Palmer in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 3,900 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. The area is more commonly known as Depot Village, named for the ornate train depot built there by famed architect H.H. Richardson
Palmer is located at 42°9′25″N 72°19′36″W / 42.15694°N 72.32667°W (42.157157, -72.326855).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 10.6 km² (4.1 mi²), of which 10.6 km² (4.1 mi²) is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) (0.73%) is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,900 people, 1,778 households, and 970 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 368.2/km² (954.2/mi²). There were 1,874 housing units at an average density of 176.9/km² (458.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.33% White, 1.44% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 1.03% Asian, 0.51% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.51% of the population.
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