Palmer (CDP), Massachusetts

Palmer is former census-designated place (CDP) 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





== Geography ==

Palmer is located at 42°9′25″N 72°19′36″W (42.157157, -72.326855).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 10.6 km2 (4.1 sq mi), of which 10.6 km2 (4.1 sq mi) is land and 0.1 km2 (0.039 sq mi) (0.73%) is water.





== Demographics ==

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 people/km2 (954 people/sq mi). There were 1,874 housing units at an average density of 176.9 units/km2 (458 units/sq mi). 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.

There were 1,778 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.1% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.4% were non-families.