Palm City, FL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Palm City | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,319 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1545.6 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.19% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 50.3 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 10,220 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Palm City grew by 15.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 25,740 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Palm City has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Palm City | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $116,696 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.09% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Palm City is about 62% higher than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Palm City | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $343,315 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,963 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 88.7% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Palm City is about 14.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,963 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Palm City spend about 53 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 222 hours, about 9.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Palm City | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.6 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 53.3 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 222 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,881 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 20.0% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 16,228 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,546 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Palm City is 27 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Palm City has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Palm City | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.1% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Palm City has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Palm City | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.2 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.9% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.7% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Palm City, Florida.
What is the population of Palm City, Florida?
The population of Palm City, Florida is 25,319, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Palm City, Florida?
The population density of Palm City, Florida is 1545.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Palm City, Florida?
The median household income in Palm City, Florida is $116,696, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Palm City, Florida?
The median home price in Palm City, Florida is $343,315, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Palm City, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Palm City, Florida is 5.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.