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Palmetto, FL
City in Manatee County, Florida.
Population
13,588
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,533
ZIP codes
0
Palmetto and its ZIP codes
Palmetto at a glance
- Palmetto is about 6.1 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,621 a year, 16% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $313,400 (13% below Florida) and median rent is $1,366 a month.
Local data for Palmetto, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Palmetto, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,621
Poverty rate
13.5%
Median home value
$313,400
Median rent
$1,366/mo
Homeownership
68.8%
Bachelor's or higher
28.1%
Median age
49.8
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,616), German Americans (2,054), Irish Americans (1,430).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Manatee County. PPP loans are for Palmetto.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,511
146,007 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,505
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.87B
FY 2026, $9,690 per person
How people get to work
Palmetto, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.4%
- Carpooled12.9%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Palmetto, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
360
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
28,439
17.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 52°F
56.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Palmetto, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
16.8%
U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts
Cities near Palmetto
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MemphisCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 3.3 |
| West BradentonCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.3 |
| BradentonCity | 2.8 mi | 14.3 |
| EllentonCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 3.3 |
| West SamosetCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.3 |
| SamosetCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.5 |
| South BradentonCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 4.5 |
| Bayshore GardensCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 3.5 |
| CortezCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2.2 |
| Bradenton BeachCity | 8 mi | 0.5 |
| Holmes BeachCity | 8.2 mi | 1.7 |
| WhitfieldCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.4 |
| Anna MariaCity | 9.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Longboat KeyTown | 9.5 mi | 4.1 |
| Desoto AcresCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Desoto LakesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palmetto, FL in?
- Palmetto is in Manatee County, Florida.
- What is the population of Palmetto, FL?
- About 13,588 people live in Palmetto, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palmetto?
- Nearby places include Memphis (1.9 mi), West Bradenton (2.5 mi), Bradenton (2.8 mi), Ellenton (3.8 mi), West Samoset (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023