Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Palmetto, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,588

Median Agei

49.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

62.7%8,521

Hispanic/Latino

23.7%3,222

Black

10.5%1,426

Two or More

2.6%351

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%36

Other

0.2%22

Asian

0.1%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.1%495

High School Diploma

23.1%2,263

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%671

Some College (1+ yr)

14%1,371

Associate's Degree

10%978

Bachelor's Degree

20%1,958

Master's Degree

6.1%602

Professional Degree

1.5%149

Doctorate

0.4%40

HS or Higher

87.1%

BA or Higher

28.1%

Graduate+

8.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$313,400

Median Renti

$1,366

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.8%3,629

Renter-Occupied

31.2%1,645

Total Units

7,113

Homeownership

68.8%

Vacancy Rate

25.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

17.7%643

$50K–$100K

5.3%192

$100K–$150K

7.5%272

$150K–$200K

5.2%187

$200K–$300K

12.4%449

$300K–$500K

28.1%1,021

$500K–$1M

18.1%656

$1M+

5.8%209

Rent Distribution

Under $500

131

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

299

$1,000–$1,250

174

$1,250–$1,500

380

$1,500–$2,000

262

$2,000+

328

Year Built

2020 or later

2.5%179

2010–2019

4.9%346

2000–2009

18.9%1,346

1990–1999

15.6%1,107

1980–1989

11.6%828

1970–1979

18.1%1,291

1960–1969

17%1,206

1950–1959

5.3%376

1940–1949

1.8%130

1939 or earlier

4.3%304

Heating Fuel

Electricity

91.6%4,832

Utility Gas

6%316

No Fuel

1.3%67

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%59

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,621

Mean Household Incomei

$98,038

Per Capita Incomei

$39,890

Poverty Ratei

13.4%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

5,853

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.3%282

$10K–$15K

4.2%220

$15K–$20K

3.2%170

$20K–$25K

5.2%273

$25K–$30K

3.5%186

$30K–$35K

4.4%233

$35K–$40K

3.8%198

$40K–$45K

4.8%255

$45K–$50K

6.3%331

$50K–$60K

7.6%403

$60K–$75K

9.8%519

$75K–$100K

11.4%599

$100K–$125K

6.6%346

$125K–$150K

7.5%394

$150K–$200K

6.5%344

$200K+

9.9%521

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

285

Residentsi

335

Avg. Tenant Renti

$454/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers80 homes82% occupied$527/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 870 homes95% occupied$431/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC135 homes99% occupied$422/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $62,621/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

77.8%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

19.2%

Low income$31K–$50K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

70.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

37.5% of subsidized households are minority

22.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

86.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,41410.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

779

United Kingdom

Germany

Poland

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,668

Avg. Commutei

25.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,703

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

950(8.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85%Insured

15%Uninsured