Palmer is a village in Merrick County, Nebraska, United States.

Palmer got its start in the 1880s, following construction of the Lincoln and Black Hills Railroad through the territory.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.53 square miles (1.37 km2), all land.

[1] Land in the village drains toward the Loup River, 4 miles (6 km) to the north.

27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

As of the census[4] of the year 2000, there were 472 people, 189 households, and 122 families residing in the village.

30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.