Palm River-Clair Mel is a city of 26,142 people in Florida. The population is up 49% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 33% national rate. The median age is 35.2, younger than the US median of 38.8. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,000. The foreign-born share is 22%.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)30.5%(385)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)30.3%(383)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era26.3%(332)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War5.8%(73)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II1%(12)
US avg: 2.9%
Share of the 1,263 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
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.
