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Palmetto

Louisiana · 94 residents (2025 est.) · 0.887 sq mi
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Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 69 residents. With a median age of 53.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 53.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
119
−37%since 2000
from 188 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
134 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 212 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.2
+62%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:94 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
771221672112561990201020202024Palmetto
2024119
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$70,576
+806%since 2000
from $7,787 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.691
+37%since 2010
from 0.503 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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

Owner-occupied
49.3%
−20.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
50.7% rent
Vacancy rate
20.2%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.4%(76)
Black57.4%(108)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62%(117)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.8%(39)
Black62.2%(74)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(6)
Diversity Score62.9%(75)
Diversity Score
63
+2%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+28.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.4%
+26.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+29%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.8%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 93.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
30.4%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 46.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
59.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.0%
−15.1 ptssince 2012
from 20.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
58.7%
+28.2 ptssince 2017
from 30.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2016
from 90.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmetto, Louisiana?

Palmetto, Louisiana has about 119 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Palmetto, Louisiana?

About 32.3% of adults age 25 and over in Palmetto, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palmetto, Louisiana?

About 21.7% of people in Palmetto, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palmetto, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Palmetto, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 122 residents, a change of about -51 percent over that period.

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

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