Palm Harbor, 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 Harbor | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 58,973 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2098.4 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.07% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 50.9 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 25,088 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Palm Harbor grew by 5.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 57,838 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Palm Harbor has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Palm Harbor | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,681 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.68% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Palm Harbor is about 5% higher than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Palm Harbor | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $264,388 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,721 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.3% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Palm Harbor is about 12.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,721 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Palm Harbor spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 196 hours, about 8.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Palm Harbor | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.5 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.1 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 196 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,081 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 18.9% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 20,995 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,939 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Palm Harbor is about the same as 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 Harbor has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Palm Harbor | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.6% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Palm Harbor has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Palm Harbor | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.3 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.0% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.3% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Palm Harbor, Florida.
What is the population of Palm Harbor, Florida?
The population of Palm Harbor, Florida is 58,973, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Palm Harbor, Florida?
The population density of Palm Harbor, Florida is 2098.4 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 Harbor, Florida?
The median household income in Palm Harbor, Florida is $75,681, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Palm Harbor, Florida?
The median home price in Palm Harbor, Florida is $264,388, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Palm Harbor, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Palm Harbor, Florida is 2.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.