Palm Coast, 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 Coast | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 88,879 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 911.7 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.24% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 51.0 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 34,263 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Palm Coast grew by 121.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 84,402 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Palm Coast has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Palm Coast | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,397 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.71% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Palm Coast is about 1% higher than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Palm Coast | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $314,844 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,739 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.4% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Palm Coast is about 15.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,739 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Palm Coast spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 179 hours, about 7.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Palm Coast | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.4 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.9 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 179 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,539 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 15.5% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 19,782 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,557 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Palm Coast is 21 minutes, shorter 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 Coast has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Palm Coast | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.4% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Palm Coast has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Palm Coast | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.5 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.3% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.2% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Palm Coast, Florida.
What is the population of Palm Coast, Florida?
The population of Palm Coast, Florida is 88,879, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Palm Coast, Florida?
The population density of Palm Coast, Florida is 911.7 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 Coast, Florida?
The median household income in Palm Coast, Florida is $72,397, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Palm Coast, Florida?
The median home price in Palm Coast, Florida is $314,844, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Palm Coast, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Palm Coast, Florida is 3.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.