Palm Coast, FL Demographics

A map of Palm Coast's Population by Race

Palm Coast, Florida has an estimated population of 98,258, a large increase from the 89,258 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.5% White, 13.5% Hispanic, 10.3% Black, 4.3% Multiracial, 2.6% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Palm Coast, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Palm Coast has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Palm Coast, that probability was 48.7% in 2020 and 49.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Palm Coast is ranked the 28th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Palm Coast was ranked the 32nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Palm Coast's White Population

67,344 residents of Palm Coast, or 68.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Palm Coast is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Palm Coast ranks 457th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palm Coast's White population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. White residents' share of Palm Coast's population has decreased from 69.6% to 68.5%.

Palm Coast is more White than neighboring Marineland (53.8% White), and Bunnell (60.4% White). Palm Coast is less White than neighboring Beverly Beach (96% White), Flagler Beach (90.2% White), and Crescent Beach (95.1% White).

Palm Coast's Black Population

10,111 residents of Palm Coast, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Palm Coast is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Palm Coast ranks 338th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palm Coast's Black population has grown by an estimated 9.3%. Black residents' share of Palm Coast's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.3%.

Palm Coast is more Black than neighboring Beverly Beach (0% Black), Marineland (0% Black), Flagler Beach (0% Black), and Crescent Beach (0% Black). Palm Coast is less Black than neighboring Bunnell (25.1% Black).

Palm Coast's Asian Population

2,530 residents of Palm Coast, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Palm Coast is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Palm Coast ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palm Coast's Asian population has grown by an estimated 17.1%. Asian residents' share of Palm Coast's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Palm Coast is more Asian than neighboring Beverly Beach (0% Asian), Flagler Beach (2.3% Asian), Bunnell (0% Asian), and Crescent Beach (0% Asian). Palm Coast is less Asian than neighboring Marineland (15.4% Asian).

Palm Coast's Hispanic Population

13,225 residents of Palm Coast, or 13.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Palm Coast is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Palm Coast ranks 470th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palm Coast's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Palm Coast's population has increased from 12.3% to 13.5%.

Palm Coast is more Hispanic than neighboring Beverly Beach (1.8% Hispanic), Marineland (7.7% Hispanic), Flagler Beach (6.6% Hispanic), Bunnell (6.1% Hispanic), and Crescent Beach (3% Hispanic).

Palm Coast's Native American/Other Population

800 residents of Palm Coast, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Palm Coast is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Palm Coast ranks 248th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palm Coast's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 10.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Palm Coast's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Palm Coast is more Native American/Other than neighboring Beverly Beach (0% Native American/Other), Marineland (0% Native American/Other), Flagler Beach (0% Native American/Other), Bunnell (0.2% Native American/Other), and Crescent Beach (0% Native American/Other).

Palm Coast's Multiracial Population

4,248 residents of Palm Coast, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Palm Coast is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Palm Coast ranks 287th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palm Coast's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Palm Coast's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Palm Coast is more Multiracial than neighboring Beverly Beach (2.1% Multiracial), Flagler Beach (0.9% Multiracial), and Crescent Beach (2% Multiracial). Palm Coast is less Multiracial than neighboring Marineland (23.1% Multiracial), and Bunnell (8.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.