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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Palm River-Clair Mel

Florida · 17,589 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 $35,380. Population has grown 28% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $66,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,589
+28%since 1990
from 13,691 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,540 / sq mi
+28%since 1990
from 1,198 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.1
+5%since 1990
from 30.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K17K21K25K29K1990201020202024Palm River-Clair Mel
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,380
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,723 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,593
+53%since 1990
from $9,523 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.4%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 19.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$567
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $452 in 1990
US average: $602
73.9%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
26.1% rent
1.9
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

10.6%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.5%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 60.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
−21%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 17,589 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida earns about $35,380 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 $66,000, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

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

About 10.6% 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 17.4% of people in Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,898 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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