Demographics & People — Palmetto, Florida
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,449 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~13,900 |
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| Median Age | 49.8 |
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| Total Households | 5,316 |
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| Family Households | 3,497 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4915 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,780 |
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| Black or African American | 1,856 |
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| Asian | 83 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,773 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,999 |
| Other groups | 3,902 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,891 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,326 |
| German | 1,953 |
| English | 1,830 |
| Irish | 878 |
| American | 752 |
| Polish | 367 |
| Italian | 338 |
Language
| English Only | 10,623 |
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| Spanish | 1,812 |
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| Population 5+ | 12,770 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,050 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,782 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Palmetto, Florida.
