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Palm Valley

Florida · 20,019 residents · 12.196 sq mi
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Palm Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,132. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $465,800. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 72% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,019
+1%since 2000
from 19,860 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,641 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,628 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.6
+18%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K12K16K19K23K1990201020202024Palm Valley
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,132
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,955
+36%since 2000
from $42,747 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.524
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$465,800
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,201
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $888 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.3%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
25.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.7
+58%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score12.9%(2,571)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(18,378)
Black1.2%(240)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(756)
Asian1.7%(350)
Other1.3%(268)
Diversity Score19.1%(3,826)
Diversity Score
19
+48%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+64%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.6%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palm Valley, Florida?

Palm Valley, Florida has about 20,019 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Palm Valley, Florida earns about $82,132 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 $465,800, and the typical rent is about $1,201 a month.

How educated are people in Palm Valley, Florida?

About 56.1% 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 5.4% 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 9,929 residents, a change of about 98 percent over that period.

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

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