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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Palm River-Clair Mel

Florida · 13,691 residents · 11.424 sq mi
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Palm River-Clair Mel has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,723. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 3,898 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $48,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

13,691
−22%vs 2000
vs 17,589 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,198 / sq mi
−22%vs 2000
vs 1,540 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.7
−4%vs 2000
vs 32.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
12K17K21K25K29K1990201020202024Palm River-Clair Mel
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,723
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,380 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,523
−35%vs 2000
vs $14,593 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.7%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$48,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$452
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $567 in 2000
US average: $450
75.5%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.9% in 2000
24.5% rent
1.9
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(7,095)
Black33.7%(5,933)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(3,958)
Asian1.2%(211)
Other0%
Diversity Score82.2%(14,459)
1990
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(9,414)
Black26.7%(3,656)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(2,260)
Asian0.9%(120)
Other3.7%(501)
Diversity Score72.3%(9,892)
72
−12%vs 2000
vs 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.0%
−6.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.7%
−7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.1%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
+27%vs 2000
vs 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida?

Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida has about 13,691 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida?

The typical household in Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida earns about $25,723 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida expensive?

In Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida, the median home is worth about $48,000, and the typical rent is about $452 a month.

How educated are people in Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida?

About 19.7% of people in Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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