Palmetto Bay, FL Demographics

A map of Palmetto Bay's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	12,594	11,924	51.1%	48.8%
White	8,945	9,287	36.3%	38.0%
Black	1,059	1,131	4.3%	4.6%
Asian	1,018	1,157	4.1%	4.7%
Multiracial	749	800	3.0%	3.3%
Native American/Other	274	140	1.1%	0.6%

Palmetto Bay, Florida has an estimated population of 24,639, a less than 1% change from the 24,439 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.1% Hispanic, 36.3% White, 4.3% Black, 4.1% Asian, 3.0% Multiracial, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Palmetto Bay, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Palmetto Bay has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Palmetto Bay, that probability was 61.2% in 2020 and 60.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Palmetto Bay is ranked the 178th 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). Palmetto Bay was ranked the 174th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Palmetto Bay's White Population

8,945 residents of Palmetto Bay, or 36.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Palmetto Bay is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Palmetto Bay ranks 768th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmetto Bay's White population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Palmetto Bay's population has decreased from 38.0% to 36.3%.

Palmetto Bay is more White than neighboring Palmetto Estates (5.8% White), West Perrine (2.8% White), Cutler Bay (21.4% White), and Richmond Heights (3.8% White). Palmetto Bay is less White than neighboring Pinecrest (40.5% White).

Palmetto Bay's Black Population

1,059 residents of Palmetto Bay, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Palmetto Bay is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Palmetto Bay ranks 516th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmetto Bay's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. Black residents' share of Palmetto Bay's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Palmetto Bay is more Black than neighboring Pinecrest (1.8% Black). Palmetto Bay is less Black than neighboring Palmetto Estates (32.3% Black), West Perrine (37.4% Black), Cutler Bay (8.8% Black), and Richmond Heights (36% Black).

Palmetto Bay's Asian Population

1,018 residents of Palmetto Bay, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Palmetto Bay is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Palmetto Bay ranks 77th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmetto Bay's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.0%. Asian residents' share of Palmetto Bay's population has decreased from 4.7% to 4.1%.

Palmetto Bay is more Asian than neighboring Palmetto Estates (1.2% Asian), West Perrine (0.2% Asian), Pinecrest (3.8% Asian), Cutler Bay (1.6% Asian), and Richmond Heights (1% Asian).

Palmetto Bay's Hispanic Population

12,594 residents of Palmetto Bay, or 51.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Palmetto Bay is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Palmetto Bay ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmetto Bay's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Palmetto Bay's population has increased from 48.8% to 51.1%.

Palmetto Bay is more Hispanic than neighboring Pinecrest (48.7% Hispanic). Palmetto Bay is less Hispanic than neighboring Palmetto Estates (57.9% Hispanic), West Perrine (56.9% Hispanic), Cutler Bay (64% Hispanic), and Richmond Heights (56.5% Hispanic).

Palmetto Bay's Native American/Other Population

274 residents of Palmetto Bay, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Palmetto Bay is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Palmetto Bay ranks 664th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmetto Bay's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 95.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Palmetto Bay's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.1%.

Palmetto Bay is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Perrine (0.2% Native American/Other), Pinecrest (0.4% Native American/Other), Cutler Bay (0.8% Native American/Other), and Richmond Heights (0.1% Native American/Other). Palmetto Bay is less Native American/Other than neighboring Palmetto Estates (1.2% Native American/Other).

Palmetto Bay's Multiracial Population

749 residents of Palmetto Bay, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Palmetto Bay is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Palmetto Bay ranks 576th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmetto Bay's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Palmetto Bay's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Palmetto Bay is more Multiracial than neighboring Palmetto Estates (1.6% Multiracial), West Perrine (2.6% Multiracial), and Richmond Heights (2.6% Multiracial). Palmetto Bay is less Multiracial than neighboring Pinecrest (4.8% Multiracial), and Cutler Bay (3.5% 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.