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Palmetto

Louisiana · 92 residents · 0.887 sq mi
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Palmetto has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,711. Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 96 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
92
−51%since 2000
from 188 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
104 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 212 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.0
+59%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
771221672112561990201020202024Palmetto
2024119
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,711
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$12,066
+55%since 2000
from $7,787 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.9%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$604
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
25.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(45)
Black43.5%(40)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score66.3%(61)
Diversity Score
66
+7%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.5%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 93.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 46.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.5%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
67.5%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.6%
−65.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmetto, Louisiana?

Palmetto, Louisiana has about 92 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palmetto, Louisiana?

The typical household in Palmetto, Louisiana earns about $23,711 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmetto, Louisiana expensive?

In Palmetto, Louisiana, the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Palmetto, Louisiana?

About 10.4% 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 21.9% 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 149 residents, a change of about -62 percent over that period.

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