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Palm River-Clair Mel

Florida · 26,142 residents · 11.424 sq mi
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Palm River-Clair Mel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,709. Population has grown 49% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,142
+49%since 2000
from 17,589 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,288 / sq mi
+49%since 2000
from 1,540 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+10%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,709
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,380 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,810
+49%since 2000
from $14,593 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,000
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,018
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $567 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−16.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
43.0% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+70%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.2%(6,323)
Black23.4%(6,110)
Hispanic / Latino45.8%(11,961)
Asian2.6%(687)
Other3.3%(876)
Diversity Score83.9%(21,929)
Diversity Score
84
+2%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+68%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
21.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.8%
−60.7 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida has about 26,142 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida earns about $47,709 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 $151,000, and the typical rent is about $1,018 a month.

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

About 19.1% 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 16.6% 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 12,451 residents, a change of about 91 percent over that period.

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

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