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Palm Coast

Florida · 89,258 residents · 95.665 sq mi
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Palm Coast has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,872. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 56,526 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $226,100. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
89,258
+173%since 2000
from 32,732 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
933 / sq mi
+173%since 2000
from 342 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.6
+1%since 2000
from 51.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K31K56K81K107K1990201020202024Palm Coast
202498K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,872
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,570 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,749
+43%since 2000
from $21,490 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,100
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,374
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $814 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
22.8% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+47%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(26,217)
Black10%(3,261)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(2,196)
Asian1.5%(492)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.1%(13,114)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(62,158)
Black10.4%(9,249)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(10,946)
Asian2.4%(2,161)
Other3.1%(2,724)
Diversity Score58%(51,742)
Diversity Score
58
+45%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
14.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−69.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palm Coast, Florida?

Palm Coast, Florida has about 89,258 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Palm Coast, Florida earns about $57,872 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palm Coast, Florida expensive?

In Palm Coast, Florida, the median home is worth about $226,100, and the typical rent is about $1,374 a month.

How educated are people in Palm Coast, Florida?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Palm Coast, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palm Coast, Florida?

About 10.7% of people in Palm Coast, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palm Coast, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Palm Coast, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 74,975 residents, a change of about 525 percent over that period.

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