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Palmona Park

Florida · 1,240 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 $23,909. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 28.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,240
−8%since 2000
from 1,353 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,507 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,644 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+16%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
6948891K1K1K2000201020202024Palmona Park
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,909
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,617 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,217
−6%since 2000
from $14,119 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade40%
US avg: 6.7%
Information19.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$812
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
53.0% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(812)
Black1.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino28%(347)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.1%(683)
Diversity Score
55
+97%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+30.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+81%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
21.9%
−20.0 ptssince 2011
from 41.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 76.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.5%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
59.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
30.1%
−32.4 ptssince 2013
from 62.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmona Park, Florida?

Palmona Park, Florida has about 1,240 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Palmona Park, Florida earns about $23,909 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 $812 a month.

How educated are people in Palmona Park, Florida?

About 11.7% 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 28.4% 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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