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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Palmetto

Georgia · 3,400 residents · 11.856 sq mi
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Palmetto has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,286. Population has grown 25% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $82,300. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,400
+25%since 1990
from 2,714 in 1990
1990 – 2025
287 / sq mi
+25%since 1990
from 229 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.2
Unchangedsince 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Palmetto
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,286
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,786 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,097
+46%since 1990
from $10,343 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$82,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$588
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $443 in 1990
US average: $602
61.6%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 66.9% in 1990
38.4% rent
2.5
+13%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(1,692)
Black36.9%(1,002)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score61.6%(1,673)
2000
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(1,443)
Black43.8%(1,490)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(395)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score74.7%(2,540)
75
+21%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.5%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.3%
+15.6 ptssince 1990
from 46.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
−6%since 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmetto, Georgia?

Palmetto, Georgia has about 3,400 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Palmetto, Georgia?

The typical household in Palmetto, Georgia earns about $32,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmetto, Georgia expensive?

In Palmetto, Georgia, the median home is worth about $82,300, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Palmetto, Georgia?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Palmetto, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palmetto, Georgia?

About 11.3% of people in Palmetto, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palmetto, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Palmetto, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 686 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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