Palmetto, FL Demographics

A map of Palmetto's Population by Race

Palmetto, Florida has an estimated population of 13,588, a slight increase from the 13,323 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.7% White, 23.7% Hispanic, 10.5% Black, 2.6% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Palmetto, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Palmetto 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, that probability was 57.8% in 2020 and 53.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Palmetto is ranked the 283rd 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 was ranked the 277th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Palmetto's White Population

8,521 residents of Palmetto, or 62.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Palmetto is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Palmetto ranks 608th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmetto's White population has grown by an estimated 11.0%. White residents' share of Palmetto's population has increased from 57.6% to 62.7%.

Palmetto is more White than neighboring Memphis (35.4% White), Bradenton (60.2% White), Ellenton (50.2% White), and Samoset (26.7% White). Palmetto is less White than neighboring West Bradenton (88% White).

Palmetto's Black Population

1,426 residents of Palmetto, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Palmetto is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Palmetto ranks 344th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmetto's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.8%. Black residents' share of Palmetto's population has increased from 9.9% to 10.5%.

Palmetto is more Black than neighboring West Bradenton (0.4% Black), and Ellenton (0.5% Black). Palmetto is less Black than neighboring Memphis (28.6% Black), Bradenton (12.2% Black), and Samoset (21.6% Black).

Palmetto's Asian Population

10 residents of Palmetto, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Palmetto is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Palmetto ranks 687th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmetto's Asian population has declined by an estimated 89.4%. Asian residents' share of Palmetto's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Palmetto is more Asian than neighboring Ellenton (0% Asian). Palmetto is less Asian than neighboring Memphis (1.2% Asian), Bradenton (2.3% Asian), West Bradenton (2.1% Asian), and Samoset (1.3% Asian).

Palmetto's Hispanic Population

3,222 residents of Palmetto, or 23.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Palmetto is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Palmetto ranks 216th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmetto's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Palmetto's population has decreased from 28.2% to 23.7%.

Palmetto is more Hispanic than neighboring Bradenton (20.9% Hispanic), and West Bradenton (7.2% Hispanic). Palmetto is less Hispanic than neighboring Memphis (31.5% Hispanic), Ellenton (45% Hispanic), and Samoset (42.3% Hispanic).

Palmetto's Native American/Other Population

58 residents of Palmetto, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Palmetto is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Palmetto ranks 491st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmetto's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 40.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Palmetto's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Palmetto is more Native American/Other than neighboring Memphis (0% Native American/Other), West Bradenton (0.2% Native American/Other), Ellenton (0% Native American/Other), and Samoset (0% Native American/Other). Palmetto is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bradenton (0.6% Native American/Other).

Palmetto's Multiracial Population

351 residents of Palmetto, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Palmetto is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Palmetto ranks 682nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmetto's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Palmetto's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Palmetto is more Multiracial than neighboring West Bradenton (2.1% Multiracial). Palmetto is less Multiracial than neighboring Memphis (3.3% Multiracial), Bradenton (3.7% Multiracial), Ellenton (4.2% Multiracial), and Samoset (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.