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CITY · 2020 ACS

Palm Valley

Florida · 21,827 residents · 12.196 sq mi
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Palm Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,580. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $492,200. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 88% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,827
+10%since 2000
from 19,860 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
49.6
+26%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K12K16K19K23K1990201020202024Palm Valley
202420K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.1%(673)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.8%(1,056)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.5%(1,422)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.8%(1,480)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(1,091)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.3%(1,804)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.8%(2,149)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.7%(2,981)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.8%(3,675)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7414.6%(3,186)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.2%(1,575)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.4%(735)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,580
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,821
+59%since 2000
from $42,747 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$492,200
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,429
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $888 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
24.9% rent
Afford Score
4.5
−17%since 2009
from 5.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Palm Valley on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(18,591)
Black1.2%(245)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(557)
Asian1.3%(255)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(18,809)
Black1.2%(268)
Hispanic / Latino6%(1,310)
Asian2.5%(538)
Other1.9%(419)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Cuban0.8%(171)
Mexican0.7%(134)
Puerto Rican0.5%(97)
Venezuelan0.3%(61)
Panamanian0.1%(30)
Spaniard0.1%(30)
Colombian0.1%(28)
Nicaraguan0.1%(27)
Peruvian0.1%(25)
Guatemalan0.1%(24)
+ 3 more hispanic origin groups with data
Asian origin
Filipino0.9%(176)
Asian Indian0.4%(78)
Chinese0.2%(50)
Japanese0.1%(29)
Thai0%(10)
Korean0%(1)
Ancestry
Irish16.7%(3,421)
American15.1%(3,106)
German14.4%(2,961)
English14.2%(2,926)
Italian8.5%(1,749)
Scottish3.4%(695)
Scotch-Irish2.5%(512)
Polish2.3%(470)
French2.2%(443)
Dutch1.9%(391)
Swedish1.9%(391)
British1.7%(353)
+ 33 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian1.4%(282)
Russian0.6%(130)
Welsh0.6%(124)
Greek0.6%(118)
Turkish0.5%(105)
Czech0.5%(97)
Austrian0.4%(90)
Danish0.4%(89)
Swiss0.4%(87)
Slovak0.4%(78)
Portuguese0.4%(75)
Croatian0.4%(73)
Hungarian0.3%(65)
Canadian0.3%(55)
Romanian0.3%(53)
Syrian0.2%(48)
Iraqi0.2%(41)
West Indian0.2%(41)
Belgian0.2%(37)
Ukrainian0.2%(37)
Nigerian0.2%(34)
Slovene0.2%(31)
Lebanese0.1%(29)
Finnish0.1%(28)
Armenian0.1%(22)
Israeli0.1%(21)
Latvian0.1%(14)
Arab0%(7)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+57%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.8%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palm Valley, Florida?

Palm Valley, Florida has about 21,827 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Palm Valley, Florida earns about $108,580 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 $492,200, and the typical rent is about $1,429 a month.

How educated are people in Palm Valley, Florida?

About 64.7% 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 2.8% 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 11,737 residents, a change of about 116 percent over that period.

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

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