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Palmetto, FL Demographics

A map of Palmetto's Population by Race

Race
PopulationPercent
White
7,68057.6%
Hispanic
3,75528.2%
Black
1,3239.9%
Multiracial
3732.8%
Native American/Other
980.7%
Asian
940.7%

Palmetto, Florida had a population of 13,323 in 2020. It was 57.6% White, 9.9% Black, 0.7% Asian, 28.2% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Palmetto, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, Palmetto is the 277th 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's White Population

7,680 residents of Palmetto identify as White, or 57.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Palmetto slightly larger than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Palmetto is ranked #608 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Palmetto is more White than neighboring Memphis (33.8% White), and Samoset (28.7% White). Palmetto is less White than neighboring Bradenton (60.3% White), West Bradenton (85.7% White), and Ellenton (65.6% White).

Palmetto's Black Population

1,323 residents of Palmetto identify as Black, or 9.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Palmetto roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Palmetto is ranked #344 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Palmetto is more Black than neighboring West Bradenton (1.3% Black), and Ellenton (7.8% Black). Palmetto is less Black than neighboring Memphis (30.1% Black), Bradenton (14.1% Black), and Samoset (19.1% Black).

Palmetto's Asian Population

94 residents of Palmetto identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Palmetto roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Palmetto is ranked #664 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Palmetto is more Asian than neighboring Memphis (0.6% Asian). Palmetto is less Asian than neighboring Bradenton (1.4% Asian), West Bradenton (1.8% Asian), Ellenton (1.6% Asian), and Samoset (0.9% Asian).

Palmetto's Hispanic Population

3,755 residents of Palmetto identify as Hispanic, or 28.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Palmetto roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Palmetto is ranked #216 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Palmetto is more Hispanic than neighboring Bradenton (20.2% Hispanic), West Bradenton (6.4% Hispanic), and Ellenton (21.4% Hispanic). Palmetto is less Hispanic than neighboring Memphis (32.2% Hispanic), and Samoset (47.4% Hispanic).

Palmetto's Native American/Other Population

98 residents of Palmetto identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Palmetto 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 is ranked #467 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Palmetto is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Bradenton (0.5% Native American/Other), and Ellenton (0.5% Native American/Other). Palmetto is less Native American/Other than neighboring Memphis (0.9% Native American/Other).

Palmetto's Multiracial Population

373 residents of Palmetto identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Palmetto roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Palmetto is ranked #674 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Palmetto is more Multiracial than neighboring Memphis (2.4% Multiracial). Palmetto is less Multiracial than neighboring Bradenton (3.4% Multiracial), West Bradenton (4.3% Multiracial), Ellenton (3% Multiracial), and Samoset (3.2% Multiracial).

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