Population 31,453 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Palm City
Household size in Palm City
| Period | Palm City | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Palm City run a little small, averaging 2.56 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of Florida. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Palm City
| Period | Palm City | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.5 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.8 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.7 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Palm City skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 48.5, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Palm City
| Period | Palm City | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.3% of households in Palm City, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 33 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Palm City
Renters in Palm City
| Period | Palm City | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 9.1% of households in Palm City rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 42.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 21 have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Palm City
| Period | Palm City | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Palm City: 11.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.0 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Palm City
| Period | Palm City | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Palm City is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Palm City
| Period | Palm City | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,523 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,234 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,697 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,285 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$762 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Palm City pays $2,285 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $762 a month from 2006–10, a 50% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Palm City
Bachelor's degrees in Palm City
| Period | Palm City | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.0% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.1% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Palm City is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (47.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Palm City
| Period | Palm City | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.4% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.4% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.8% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.8% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Palm City: 96.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 46 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Palm City
| Period | Palm City | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Palm City than nationally: unemployment was 4.6%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.6 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Palm City compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm City | 2.56 | 50.4 | 4.3% | 9.1% | 11.6% | 1995 | $2,285 | 47.7% | 96.8% | 4.6% |
| Stuart | 2.43 | 51.8 | 9.4% | 26.7% | 17.8% | 1985 | $1,634 | 34.0% | 92.0% | 3.8% |
| Jensen Beach | 2.32 | 51.7 | 4.5% | 25.5% | 20.0% | 1989 | $1,959 | 39.6% | 94.8% | 6.3% |
| Ocean Breeze Park | 2.46 | 45.1 | 4.9% | 26.7% | 17.8% | 1976 | $2,041 | 22.4% | 94.5% | 4.6% |
| Sewalls Point | 2.29 | 60.8 | 0.8% | 6.9% | 21.4% | 1991 | $2,173 | 59.7% | 99.5% | 3.2% |
| Port Salerno | 2.39 | 47.5 | 8.4% | 18.9% | 15.3% | 1986 | $1,507 | 31.7% | 89.9% | 7.1% |
| Hobe Sound | 2.24 | 55.2 | 5.9% | 16.4% | 20.7% | 1985 | $1,437 | 33.0% | 90.6% | 6.6% |
| Port St. Lucie | 2.83 | 45.6 | 11.7% | 16.4% | 9.0% | 2001 | $2,003 | 27.7% | 91.5% | 5.7% |
| Hutchinson Island South | 1.66 | 70.1 | 2.6% | 9.7% | 59.4% | 1989 | $1,591 | 44.6% | 96.2% | 4.9% |
| Jupiter Island | 2.17 | 60.7 | 2.4% | 8.1% | 35.2% | 1985 | $1,962 | 52.3% | 96.8% | 9.6% |
| Indiantown | 4.36 | 33.2 | 20.1% | 26.5% | 14.6% | 1985 | $1,085 | 12.7% | 69.2% | 6.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Palm City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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