Palmers Cross Facts
| Area | 47.7 km² |
| Population | 30,162 |
| Male Population | 15,176 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 14,986 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +48.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -9.9% |
| Median Age | 26.2 years (Male: 25.8, Female: 26.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $5,192 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 17.95162, -77.21417 |
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Palmers Cross Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,250 | 23,913 | 33,470 | 38,120 | 30,162 | 29,545 | 28,574 |
| Population Density | 424.6 / km² | 501.5 / km² | 701.9 / km² | 799.4 / km² | 632.5 / km² | 619.6 / km² | 599.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPalmers Cross Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 9.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmers Cross | +48.9% | +26.1% | -9.9% |
| Clarendon Parish | — | — | — |
| Jamaica | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Palmers Cross Median Age
Median Age: 26.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmers Cross | 26.2 yrs | 26.6 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
| Clarendon Parish | 26.1 yrs | 26.4 yrs | 25.7 yrs |
| Jamaica | 27.7 yrs | 28.3 yrs | 27.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Palmers Cross Population Density
Population Density: 633 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmers Cross | 30,162 | 47.7 km² | 633 / km² |
| Clarendon Parish | 254,504 | 1,191 km² | 214 / km² |
| Jamaica | 2.8 million | 10,985.3 km² | 252 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Palmers Cross Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Palmers Cross Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,868 | $5,949 | $5,760 | $6,316 | $6,291 | $6,610 | $5,605 | $5,192 |
| Total GDP | $22.2M | $23.4M | $24.7M | $28.8M | $30.6M | $34.8M | $33M | $31.4M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Palmers Cross CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmers Cross | 123,003 tn | 4.08 tn | 2,579.3 tons/km² |
| Clarendon Parish | 1,019,150 tn | 4 tn | 855.7 tons/km² |
| Jamaica | 10,854,676 tn | 3.92 tn | 988.1 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Palmers Cross CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 123,003 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.08 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,579.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/8/18 | 2:28 AM | 3.4 | 73.1 km | 10,000 m | 2km SSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 9/16/18 | 6:46 PM | 3.3 | 42.6 km | 10,000 m | 4km SW of Richmond, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/18 | 6:53 PM | 4 | 68.1 km | 14,190 m | 6km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/16 | 6:00 PM | 4.3 | 75 km | 10,000 m | 6km ENE of Yallahs, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/16 | 4:42 AM | 3.7 | 24.3 km | 15,160 m | 5km WNW of Kellits, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 5/12/14 | 1:44 AM | 3.3 | 49 km | 10,000 m | 7km N of Stony Hill, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 9/20/13 | 5:34 AM | 3.2 | 67 km | 16,480 m | 10km SSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/13 | 1:20 AM | 3.2 | 36.4 km | 10,000 m | 11km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 2/10/13 | 11:10 AM | 3.9 | 89.4 km | 7,400 m | 3km W of Darliston, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/11 | 3:07 PM | 4.7 | 74.6 km | 27,900 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Palmers Cross
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