Population 103,875 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Palm Coast
Household size in Palm Coast
| Period | Palm Coast | Daytona Beach area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.48 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.84 | 2.57 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.51 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.40 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.07 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Palm Coast run a little small, averaging 2.49 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Locally, though, the typical household here is bigger than in the Daytona Beach area overall, where it has 2.40 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.62, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Coast
| Period | Palm Coast | Daytona Beach area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.8 | 45.0 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.4 | 46.0 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.0 | 47.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.3 | 47.3 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +2.3 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Palm Coast skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 45.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Coast
| Period | Palm Coast | Daytona Beach area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 9.8% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 9.7% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 9.7% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 10.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +0.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.4% of households in Palm Coast, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Coast
Renters in Palm Coast
| Period | Palm Coast | Daytona Beach area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 23.3% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 27.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 28.8% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 24.6% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Palm Coast is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 37.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.3 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Coast
| Period | Palm Coast | Daytona Beach area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 18.2% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 20.4% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 14.6% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 12.1% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.6 pts | −6.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Palm Coast: 12.1% 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 8.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Coast
| Period | Palm Coast | Daytona Beach area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1997 | 1986 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1998 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1998 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1990 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Palm Coast is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2001, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1997 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northeast.
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 Coast
| Period | Palm Coast | Daytona Beach area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,086 | $1,012 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,097 | $1,045 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,307 | $1,186 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,802 | $1,649 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$717 | +$638 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Palm Coast pays $1,802 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $717 a month from 2006–10, a 66% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 33.2% 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 Coast
Bachelor's degrees in Palm Coast
| Period | Palm Coast | Daytona Beach area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 21.2% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 21.7% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 23.7% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.6% | 29.0% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +7.8 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Palm Coast than nationally: 31.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.5 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the south.
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 Coast
| Period | Palm Coast | Daytona Beach area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.9% | 87.6% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.8% | 88.3% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.5% | 90.7% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.0% | 92.2% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +4.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Palm Coast is above the national rate: 93.0% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Daytona Beach area. The share with a diploma is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Coast
| Period | Palm Coast | Daytona Beach area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 8.0% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 10.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Palm Coast runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 Coast 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 Coast | 2.49 | 50.3 | 8.4% | 17.6% | 12.1% | 2001 | $1,802 | 31.6% | 93.0% | 4.2% |
| Beverly Beach | 2.12 | 62.6 | 0.4% | 4.1% | 38.8% | 1989 | $1,297 | 44.4% | 96.8% | 7.0% |
| Espanola | 2.66 | 44.2 | 8.3% | 4.8% | 15.8% | 2001 | $1,356 | 7.2% | 94.0% | 5.7% |
| Flagler Beach | 2.09 | 60.6 | 6.9% | 12.1% | 21.6% | 1991 | $1,371 | 38.3% | 97.2% | 2.9% |
| Bunnell | 2.52 | 49.5 | 13.2% | 20.3% | 12.3% | 1999 | $1,260 | 19.3% | 91.5% | 4.2% |
| Dupont | 2.57 | 39.9 | 9.8% | 29.5% | 5.3% | 2011 | $1,404 | 33.6% | 97.7% | 1.4% |
| Flagler Estates | 2.68 | 41.6 | 17.5% | 29.6% | 9.2% | 2001 | $1,131 | 12.5% | 86.5% | 6.4% |
| Andalusia | 2.66 | 44.2 | 8.3% | 4.8% | 15.8% | 2001 | $1,356 | 7.2% | 94.0% | 5.7% |
| Yelvington | 2.72 | 33.6 | 11.5% | 41.3% | 21.9% | 1994 | $1,006 | 22.8% | 71.5% | 2.5% |
| Crescent City | 2.66 | 38.8 | 15.2% | 31.1% | 19.1% | 1978 | $822 | 9.4% | 76.6% | 6.1% |
| Lake Como | 3.07 | 44.6 | 8.3% | 24.1% | 9.8% | 1984 | $1,071 | 16.1% | 82.8% | 11.2% |
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 Coast. 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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