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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Palmetto

Florida · 9,268 residents · 5.366 sq mi
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Palmetto has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,268. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 3,303 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $61,100. Households here earn about 26% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,268
−26%vs 2000
vs 12,571 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,727 / sq mi
−26%vs 2000
vs 2,343 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.3
+1%vs 2000
vs 36.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$20,268
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,093 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,173
−37%vs 2000
vs $17,724 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.8%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$61,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$407
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $501 in 2000
US average: $450
68.5%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.0% in 2000
31.5% rent
3.0
+38%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(7,449)
Black12.3%(1,547)
Hispanic / Latino26.7%(3,358)
Asian0.4%(44)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.8%(8,644)
1990
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(7,193)
Black14.7%(1,364)
Hispanic / Latino15%(1,394)
Asian0.7%(63)
Other7%(648)
Diversity Score63.5%(5,881)
63
−8%vs 2000
vs 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.3%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.6%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.3 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmetto, Florida?

Palmetto, Florida has about 9,268 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Palmetto, Florida?

The typical household in Palmetto, Florida earns about $20,268 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmetto, Florida expensive?

In Palmetto, Florida, the median home is worth about $61,100, and the typical rent is about $407 a month.

How educated are people in Palmetto, Florida?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Palmetto, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palmetto, Florida?

About 15.8% of people in Palmetto, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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

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