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Palmetto Estates

Florida · 13,535 residents · 2.158 sq mi
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Palmetto Estates is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,764. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $250,000. Households here earn about 27% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,535
−1%since 2000
from 13,675 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,272 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 6,337 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+17%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K15K16K17K1990201020202024Palmetto Estates
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,764
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,338 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,432
+28%since 2000
from $16,701 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$250,000
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,297
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $739 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
54.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+92%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic16.9%(2,311)
Black46.8%(6,405)
Hispanic / Latino28.9%(3,953)
Asian3%(409)
Other0%
Diversity Score79.6%(10,881)
2010
White, non-Hispanic11.4%(1,546)
Black39.2%(5,308)
Hispanic / Latino43.1%(5,840)
Asian3.3%(444)
Other1.7%(224)
Diversity Score79.6%(10,768)
Diversity Score
80
Unchangedsince 2000
from 80 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+37%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.4%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
42.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.6%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmetto Estates, Florida?

Palmetto Estates, Florida has about 13,535 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palmetto Estates, Florida?

The typical household in Palmetto Estates, Florida earns about $60,764 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmetto Estates, Florida expensive?

In Palmetto Estates, Florida, the median home is worth about $250,000, and the typical rent is about $1,297 a month.

How educated are people in Palmetto Estates, Florida?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Palmetto Estates, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palmetto Estates, Florida?

About 11.7% of people in Palmetto Estates, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palmetto Estates, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Palmetto Estates, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,242 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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