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Palmona Park

Florida · 1,115 residents · 0.823 sq mi
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Palmona Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,930. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 238 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
48% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,115
−18%since 2000
from 1,353 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,355 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,644 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.1
−3%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
6948891K1K1K2000201020202024Palmona Park
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,930
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,617 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,199
+29%since 2000
from $14,119 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.233
−18%since 2010
from 0.286 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade26.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,554
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
51.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(1,161)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(158)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score28%(379)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.7%(610)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino36.8%(410)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(95)
Diversity Score69.8%(778)
Diversity Score
70
+149%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
57.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+157%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.7%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−41.9 ptssince 2011
from 41.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−19.1 ptssince 2011
from 76.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.7%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.2%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
31.8%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
23.8%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−50.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2012
from 7.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
34.9%
−27.6 ptssince 2013
from 62.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
+42.4 ptssince 2017
from 54.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.5%
−20.7 ptssince 2016
from 88.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
32.5%
+20.7 ptssince 2016
from 11.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmona Park, Florida?

Palmona Park, Florida has about 1,115 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palmona Park, Florida?

The typical household in Palmona Park, Florida earns about $43,930 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmona Park, Florida expensive?

In Palmona Park, Florida, the typical rent is about $1,554 a month.

How educated are people in Palmona Park, Florida?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Palmona Park, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palmona Park, Florida?

About 26.7% of people in Palmona Park, 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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