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Palmetto Bay, FL Demographics

A map of Palmetto Bay's Population by Race

Race
PopulationPercent
Hispanic
11,92448.8%
White
9,28738.0%
Asian
1,1574.7%
Black
1,1314.6%
Multiracial
8003.3%
Native American/Other
1400.6%

Palmetto Bay, Florida had a population of 24,439 in 2020. It was 38.0% White, 4.6% Black, 4.7% Asian, 48.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Palmetto Bay, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, Palmetto Bay is the 174th most populous. 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 Bay's White Population

9,287 residents of Palmetto Bay identify as White, or 38.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Palmetto Bay less than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Palmetto Bay is ranked #766 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Palmetto Bay is more White than neighboring Palmetto Estates (8.9% White), West Perrine (4% White), Cutler Bay (21% White), and Richmond Heights (3.5% White). Palmetto Bay is less White than neighboring Pinecrest (39.5% White).

Palmetto Bay's Black Population

1,131 residents of Palmetto Bay identify as Black, or 4.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Palmetto Bay slightly less than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Palmetto Bay is ranked #514 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Palmetto Bay is more Black than neighboring Pinecrest (1.8% Black). Palmetto Bay is less Black than neighboring Palmetto Estates (28.7% Black), West Perrine (45.3% Black), Cutler Bay (9.1% Black), and Richmond Heights (51.9% Black).

Palmetto Bay's Asian Population

1,157 residents of Palmetto Bay identify as Asian, or 4.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Palmetto Bay roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Palmetto Bay is ranked #75 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Palmetto Bay is more Asian than neighboring Palmetto Estates (2.4% Asian), West Perrine (0.8% Asian), Cutler Bay (2.1% Asian), and Richmond Heights (0.5% Asian). Palmetto Bay is less Asian than neighboring Pinecrest (5.1% Asian).

Palmetto Bay's Hispanic Population

11,924 residents of Palmetto Bay identify as Hispanic, or 48.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Palmetto Bay considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Palmetto Bay is ranked #93 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Palmetto Bay is more Hispanic than neighboring West Perrine (47.8% Hispanic), and Richmond Heights (42% Hispanic). Palmetto Bay is less Hispanic than neighboring Palmetto Estates (56.2% Hispanic), Pinecrest (49.5% Hispanic), and Cutler Bay (64.5% Hispanic).

Palmetto Bay's Native American/Other Population

140 residents of Palmetto Bay identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Palmetto Bay roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Palmetto Bay is ranked #591 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Palmetto Bay is less Native American/Other than neighboring Palmetto Estates (1.3% Native American/Other), Pinecrest (0.7% Native American/Other), Cutler Bay (0.8% Native American/Other), and Richmond Heights (0.8% Native American/Other).

Palmetto Bay's Multiracial Population

800 residents of Palmetto Bay identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Palmetto Bay roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Palmetto Bay is ranked #554 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Palmetto Bay is more Multiracial than neighboring Palmetto Estates (2.5% Multiracial), West Perrine (1.5% Multiracial), Cutler Bay (2.5% Multiracial), and Richmond Heights (1.2% Multiracial). Palmetto Bay is less Multiracial than neighboring Pinecrest (3.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.