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Palmona Park

Florida · 1,146 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 $33,920. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 207 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,000. The poverty rate of 34.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,146
−15%since 2000
from 1,353 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,392 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,644 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+18%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
6948891K1K1K2000201020202024Palmona Park
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,920
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,617 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,030
−36%since 2000
from $14,119 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.286
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance22%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical18.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade16.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2022
Median gross rent
$791
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.9%
−31.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
50.3% rent
Vacancy rate
31.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+9%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(872)
Black2.6%(30)
Hispanic / Latino19%(218)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.1%(517)
Diversity Score
45
+61%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+128%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
20.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.4%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−50.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmona Park, Florida?

Palmona Park, Florida has about 1,146 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Palmona Park, Florida earns about $33,920 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmona Park, Florida expensive?

In Palmona Park, Florida, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $791 a month.

How educated are people in Palmona Park, Florida?

About 7.6% 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 34.0% of people in Palmona Park, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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