Palmer Ranch, FL Demographics

A map of Palmer Ranch's Population by Race

Palmer Ranch, Florida has an estimated population of 16,867, a large increase from the 14,966 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.8% White, 7.0% Hispanic, 3.1% Asian, 2.9% Black, 1.8% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Palmer Ranch, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Palmer Ranch 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 Palmer Ranch, that probability was 25.8% in 2020 and 27.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Palmer Ranch is ranked the 239th 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). Palmer Ranch was ranked the 254th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Palmer Ranch's White Population

14,304 residents of Palmer Ranch, or 84.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Palmer Ranch is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Palmer Ranch ranks 193rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmer Ranch's White population has grown by an estimated 11.5%. White residents' share of Palmer Ranch's population has decreased from 85.7% to 84.8%.

Palmer Ranch is more White than neighboring South Gate Ridge (70.6% White). Palmer Ranch is less White than neighboring Vamo (87% White), Osprey (87.3% White), and Gulf Gate (94% White).

Palmer Ranch's Black Population

497 residents of Palmer Ranch, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Palmer Ranch is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Palmer Ranch ranks 742nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmer Ranch's Black population has grown by an estimated 151.0%. Black residents' share of Palmer Ranch's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.9%.

Palmer Ranch is more Black than neighboring Vamo (1.6% Black), Osprey (0.9% Black), Gulf Gate (1.8% Black), Bee Ridge (2.4% Black), and South Gate Ridge (1.6% Black).

Palmer Ranch's Asian Population

530 residents of Palmer Ranch, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Palmer Ranch is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Palmer Ranch ranks 187th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmer Ranch's Asian population has grown by an estimated 21.6%. Asian residents' share of Palmer Ranch's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Palmer Ranch is more Asian than neighboring Vamo (0% Asian), Gulf Gate (0.2% Asian), and South Gate Ridge (1.5% Asian). Palmer Ranch is less Asian than neighboring Osprey (3.9% Asian), and Bee Ridge (4.6% Asian).

Palmer Ranch's Hispanic Population

1,185 residents of Palmer Ranch, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Palmer Ranch is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Palmer Ranch ranks 665th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmer Ranch's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Palmer Ranch's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.0%.

Palmer Ranch is more Hispanic than neighboring Osprey (4.1% Hispanic), Gulf Gate (2% Hispanic), and Bee Ridge (6.1% Hispanic). Palmer Ranch is less Hispanic than neighboring Vamo (8.4% Hispanic), and South Gate Ridge (15.9% Hispanic).

Palmer Ranch's Native American/Other Population

54 residents of Palmer Ranch, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Palmer Ranch is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Palmer Ranch ranks 832nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmer Ranch's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Palmer Ranch's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Palmer Ranch is less Native American/Other than neighboring Osprey (0.4% Native American/Other), Gulf Gate (0.5% Native American/Other), and Bee Ridge (0.4% Native American/Other).

Palmer Ranch's Multiracial Population

297 residents of Palmer Ranch, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Palmer Ranch is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Palmer Ranch ranks 678th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmer Ranch's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Palmer Ranch's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.8%.

Palmer Ranch is more Multiracial than neighboring Gulf Gate (1.5% Multiracial), and Bee Ridge (1.6% Multiracial). Palmer Ranch is less Multiracial than neighboring Vamo (2.8% Multiracial), Osprey (3.4% Multiracial), and South Gate Ridge (10.2% 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.