Palmetto, Florida
Palmetto: city in Manatee County, Florida, United States
About
Palmetto is a city located in the county of Manatee in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,606 and a population density of 847 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,796 inhabitants.
The city was created 129 years ago in 1896.
Quick Facts about Palmetto
| Population | 13,796 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida (United States) |
| County | Manatee County |
| Postal code | 34220–34221 |
| Phone Area Codes | 941 |
| Area | 14.88 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 27.5214,-82.5723 |
| Altitude | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1897 (129 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:29:08 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 927 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 8.63% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Palmetto is located at 27°31'17"N 82°34'20"W (27.5214300, -82.5723200).
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Palmetto increased by 8.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,606 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,754 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,887 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,068 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,156 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,353 | 1.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,587 | 1.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,665 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,728 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,748 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,796 | 0.35% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 28,212 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 26,568 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 6.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 28,491 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 26,586 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 14.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.1% |
| White only, percent : | 91.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 89.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,611 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.7% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $365,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,194 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $682 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,293 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,370 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.04 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 196,292 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 387,182 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 561,164 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 575,250 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $21,337 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $82,816 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $52,889 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,410 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,964 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,086 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 198 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,050 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 428 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,812 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 947.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 28.06 |
Best Things to Do in Palmetto
1Emerson Point Preserve
5801 17th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221, United States View details
Phone: +19417425923 | Website available
2Sutton Park
1036 6th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221, United States View details
Phone: +19417234580 | Website available
3Felts Audubon Preserve
4600 24th Ave E, Palmetto, FL 34221, United States View details
Phone: +19417292222 | Website available
4Palmetto Historical Park
515 10th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221, United States View details
Phone: +19417234991 | Website available
5Hydrant Park
1502 13th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221, United States View details
Phone: +19417234570 | Website available
Where to Eat in Palmetto
1Hungry Howie's Pizza & Salad Bar
1705 8th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221, United States View details
Phone: +19417220006 | Website available
2Burger King
551 10th St E, Palmetto, FL 34221, United States View details
Phone: +19417228559 | Website available
3Dunkin'
612 10th St E, Palmetto, FL 34221, United States View details
Phone: +19417237711 | Website available
4Subway
737 8th Ave W Suite 2 & F, Palmetto, FL 34221, United States View details
Phone: +19417297297 | Website available
5Subway
508 10th St E, Palmetto, FL 34221, United States View details
Phone: +19417228308 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Palmetto
1United States Department-Agriculture
915 10th St E, Palmetto, FL 34221, United States View details
Phone: +19417238444 | Website available
2City of Palmetto City Hall
516 8th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221 View details
Phone: +19417234570 | Website available
People born in Palmetto (7)
People born in Palmetto, including philosopher George Dickie, athletics competitor Curtis Johnson, football player Alvoid Mays, .
More notable people
- Keith Smith (baseball player, born 1953) he was born in 03/05/1953
- Mistral Raymond (Player of American football) he was born in 07/09/1987
- Joe Hills (American football player) he was born in 02/10/1987
- Nick Neri he was born in 12/05/1995
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Palmetto, FL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135391 | State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota | Bradenton (FL) | 34207 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Palmetto, FL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDT | Bradenton, Florida | 1115 Manatee Avenue West | BUS |
| SRA | Sarasota, Florida | 1993 Main Street | BUS |
| STP | St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida | 5251 110th Avenue North | BUS |
| TPA | Union Station | 601 North Nebraska Ave | RAIL |
| PCH | Port Charlotte, Florida | 909 King Highway | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Palmetto.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Post Office | Palmetto (FL) | 34221 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Palmetto, Georgia city in Coweta and Fulton Counties, Georgia, United States with a population of 4,964 people.
- Palmetto, Louisiana village in St. with a population of 156 people.
Other cities in Manatee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Manatee County , FL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bradenton | 59,737 | The most populous city in Manatee County, Florida. |
| South Bradenton | 22,178 | Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida |
| Bayshore Gardens | 16,323 | Census designated place |
| Longboat Key | 7,303 | Town in Florida |
| West Samoset | 5,583 | Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida |
| Holmes Beach | 4,304 | City in Manatee County, Florida, United States of America |
| Ellenton | 4,275 | Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida |
| West Bradenton | 4,192 | Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida |
| Samoset | 3,854 | Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida |
| Anna Maria | 1,775 | City in Manatee County, Florida, United States |
| Bradenton Beach | 1,273 | City in Manatee County, Florida, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Palmetto distances to largest Florida cities