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Palm Valley

Florida · 19,796 residents · 12.196 sq mi
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#103Fastest shrinkingof 6,811-9.3%#175Lowest unemploymentof 6,8261.2%#288Oldest by median ageof 6,82651.2#332Most educatedof 6,82671.0%
The short version

Palm Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $690,800. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,796
Unchangedsince 2000
from 19,860 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,623 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1,630 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
51.2
+30%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K12K16K19K23K1990201020202024Palm Valley
202420K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.3%(657)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.1%(622)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.7%(1,329)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.1%(1,207)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.3%(645)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.2%(2,016)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.4%(1,865)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.5%(2,678)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.3%(3,428)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.4%(3,245)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.7%(1,525)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.9%(579)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,625
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$90,258
+111%since 2000
from $42,747 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.529
+1%since 2010
from 0.524 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$690,800
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,856
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $888 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.2%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
+8%since 2009
from 5.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
55
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(18,591)
Black1.2%(245)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(557)
Asian1.3%(255)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(17,328)
Black0.9%(179)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(1,130)
Asian3.1%(614)
Other2.8%(545)
Diversity Score
29
+61%since 2009
from 18 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Cuban1.7%(331)
Puerto Rican0.8%(153)
Colombian0.7%(139)
Mexican0.6%(121)
Costa Rican0.4%(86)
Dominican0.2%(34)
Bolivian0.1%(29)
Panamanian0.1%(18)
Uruguayan0.1%(14)
+ 2 more hispanic origin groups with data
Asian origin
Chinese1.1%(223)
Filipino0.6%(115)
Pakistani0.4%(79)
Vietnamese0.3%(61)
Japanese0.1%(24)
Asian Indian0.1%(23)
Taiwanese0.1%(16)
Thai0.1%(11)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English21.7%(4,291)
Irish13.2%(2,615)
German12.7%(2,521)
American8.5%(1,681)
Italian8%(1,593)
Polish3.8%(755)
French3.3%(660)
Scottish3.1%(612)
Swedish2.3%(450)
Norwegian1.9%(373)
Dutch1.7%(340)
+ 32 more ancestry groups with data
Arab1.2%(245)
Lebanese1.1%(219)
Canadian1%(203)
Hungarian1%(203)
Russian0.8%(151)
Austrian0.8%(149)
Czech0.7%(135)
British0.7%(134)
Welsh0.6%(121)
Greek0.6%(117)
Portuguese0.5%(93)
Swiss0.4%(84)
Croatian0.4%(78)
Slovak0.2%(45)
Finnish0.2%(43)
Turkish0.2%(42)
Lithuanian0.2%(40)
Ukrainian0.2%(38)
West Indian0.2%(32)
Jamaican0.2%(32)
Australian0.2%(31)
Serbian0.1%(28)
Syrian0.1%(26)
Belgian0.1%(25)
Egyptian0.1%(24)
Romanian0.1%(23)
Armenian0.1%(18)
Macedonian0.1%(17)
Danish0.1%(14)
Iranian0%(8)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+41%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.9%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.8%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 7.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2017
from 91.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 91.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.2%(1,730)
Married60.6%(4,937)
Widowed7.2%(584)
Divorced11.1%(901)
Women 15+
Never married24.7%(2,229)
Married55.1%(4,976)
Widowed10.2%(925)
Divorced10%(906)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palm Valley, Florida?

Palm Valley, Florida has about 19,796 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Palm Valley, Florida earns about $116,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palm Valley, Florida expensive?

In Palm Valley, Florida, the median home is worth about $690,800, and the typical rent is about $1,856 a month.

How educated are people in Palm Valley, Florida?

About 71.0% of adults age 25 and over in Palm Valley, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palm Valley, Florida?

About 4.2% of people in Palm Valley, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palm Valley, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Palm Valley, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,706 residents, a change of about 96 percent over that period.

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