Palmetto Estates, FL Demographics

A map of Palmetto Estates's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	9,340	7,585	57.9%	56.2%
Black	5,202	3,873	32.3%	28.7%
White	938	1,206	5.8%	8.9%
Multiracial	266	338	1.6%	2.5%
Native American/Other	195	170	1.2%	1.3%
Asian	188	326	1.2%	2.4%

Palmetto Estates, Florida has an estimated population of 16,129, a large increase from the 13,498 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.9% Hispanic, 32.3% Black, 5.8% White, 1.6% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Palmetto Estates, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Palmetto Estates has become less 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 Palmetto Estates, that probability was 59.3% in 2020 and 55.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Palmetto Estates is ranked the 251st 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 Estates was ranked the 275th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Palmetto Estates's White Population

938 residents of Palmetto Estates, or 5.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Palmetto Estates is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Palmetto Estates ranks 906th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmetto Estates's White population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. White residents' share of Palmetto Estates's population has decreased from 8.9% to 5.8%.

Palmetto Estates is more White than neighboring West Perrine (2.8% White), Richmond Heights (3.8% White), and South Miami Heights (4.3% White). Palmetto Estates is less White than neighboring Palmetto Bay (36.3% White), and Three Lakes (19% White).

Palmetto Estates's Black Population

5,202 residents of Palmetto Estates, or 32.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Palmetto Estates is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Palmetto Estates ranks 113th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmetto Estates's Black population has grown by an estimated 34.3%. Black residents' share of Palmetto Estates's population has increased from 28.7% to 32.3%.

Palmetto Estates is more Black than neighboring Palmetto Bay (4.3% Black), South Miami Heights (16.3% Black), and Three Lakes (5.6% Black). Palmetto Estates is less Black than neighboring West Perrine (37.4% Black), and Richmond Heights (36% Black).

Palmetto Estates's Asian Population

188 residents of Palmetto Estates, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Palmetto Estates is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Palmetto Estates ranks 255th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmetto Estates's Asian population has declined by an estimated 42.3%. Asian residents' share of Palmetto Estates's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.2%.

Palmetto Estates is more Asian than neighboring West Perrine (0.2% Asian), and Richmond Heights (1% Asian). Palmetto Estates is less Asian than neighboring Palmetto Bay (4.1% Asian), South Miami Heights (1.4% Asian), and Three Lakes (6.1% Asian).

Palmetto Estates's Hispanic Population

9,340 residents of Palmetto Estates, or 57.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Palmetto Estates is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Palmetto Estates ranks 70th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmetto Estates's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Palmetto Estates's population has increased from 56.2% to 57.9%.

Palmetto Estates is more Hispanic than neighboring West Perrine (56.9% Hispanic), Richmond Heights (56.5% Hispanic), and Palmetto Bay (51.1% Hispanic). Palmetto Estates is less Hispanic than neighboring South Miami Heights (75.5% Hispanic), and Three Lakes (63.3% Hispanic).

Palmetto Estates's Native American/Other Population

195 residents of Palmetto Estates, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Palmetto Estates is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Palmetto Estates ranks 127th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmetto Estates's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 14.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Palmetto Estates's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Palmetto Estates is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Perrine (0.2% Native American/Other), Richmond Heights (0.1% Native American/Other), Palmetto Bay (1.1% Native American/Other), South Miami Heights (0.8% Native American/Other), and Three Lakes (1% Native American/Other).

Palmetto Estates's Multiracial Population

266 residents of Palmetto Estates, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Palmetto Estates is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Palmetto Estates ranks 724th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmetto Estates's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 21.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Palmetto Estates's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.6%.

Palmetto Estates is less Multiracial than neighboring West Perrine (2.6% Multiracial), Richmond Heights (2.6% Multiracial), Palmetto Bay (3% Multiracial), South Miami Heights (1.7% Multiracial), and Three Lakes (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.