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Palm City

Florida · 26,371 residents · 13.86 sq mi
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Palm City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,820. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $563,400. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,371
+31%since 2000
from 20,097 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,903 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 1,450 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.1
+10%since 2000
from 47.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K8K15K22K29K1990201020202024Palm City
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,820
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,362 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,506
+89%since 2000
from $35,213 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.5%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
+3%since 2010
from 0.436 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$563,400
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $168,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,013
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $921 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
10.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+66%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(18,971)
Black1%(207)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(556)
Asian1%(206)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(2,357)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(21,706)
Black0.7%(186)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(2,858)
Asian2%(531)
Other4.1%(1,090)
Diversity Score38.6%(10,172)
Diversity Score
39
+229%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 35.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+93%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.5%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.7%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.2%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2017
from 88.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 91.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 4.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palm City, Florida?

Palm City, Florida has about 26,371 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palm City, Florida?

The typical household in Palm City, Florida earns about $125,820 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palm City, Florida expensive?

In Palm City, Florida, the median home is worth about $563,400, and the typical rent is about $2,013 a month.

How educated are people in Palm City, Florida?

About 47.6% of adults age 25 and over in Palm City, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palm City, Florida?

About 5.6% of people in Palm City, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palm City, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Palm City, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22,446 residents, a change of about 572 percent over that period.

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