Palmona Park is a CDP located in Lee County Florida. Palmona Park has a 2024 population of 1,106. Palmona Park is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually but its population has increased by 46.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 754 in 2020.
The average household income in Palmona Park is $37,269 with a poverty rate of 62.95%. The median age in Palmona Park is 31.2 years: 15.8 years for males, and 35.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palmona Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 666 | 59.89% |
| White | 446 | 40.11% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 322 | 3.45 | 22.4 | 77.6 |
| Male | 163 | 4.93 | 14.1 | 85.9 |
| Non Family | 91 | 0 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Married | 36 | 3.42 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 32 | 2.94 | 0 | 100 |
4.19
Average Family Size
3.45
Average Household Size
22.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 39 | 6.13% |
| Associates Degree | 51 | 8.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 152 | 23.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 316 | 49.69% |
| Some College | 78 | 12.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 320 | 281 | 0 |
| Other Race | 316 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 316 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.81%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 0%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $48,150 | $49,250 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,003 | $39,879 | $26,371 |
| Some College | $28,654 | $0 | $0 |
$27,003
Average Earnings
$39,879
Average Male
$26,371
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
37.17% of Palmona Park residents speak only English, while 62.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 62.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 666 | 666 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 666 | 666 | 100% |
| White | 446 | 34 | 7.62% |
62.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
60.53%
Male Poverty Rate
65.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palmona Park is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palmona Park is White, with 7.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 65.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 53.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 89.01% |
| Some College | 16.28% |
| High School | 8.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 74.24% |
| Male Employed | 12.75% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $27,406 | $35,293 |
| Households | $26,979 | $37,269 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,935 | $27,248 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
12.5%
Male Marriage Rate
63.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.5%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
16.28%
Born in Palmona Park
40.11%
Native Born
59.89%
Foreign Born
10.61%
Non Citizen
49.28%
Naturalized
40.11% of Palmona Park residents were born in the United States, with 16.28% having been born in Florida. 10.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,106 | -3 | -0.27% |
| 2023 | 1,109 | -3 | -0.27% |
| 2022 | 1,112 | 353 | 46.51% |
| 2021 | 759 | 5 | 0.66% |
| 2020 | 754 | -455 | -37.63% |
| 2019 | 1,209 | -25 | -2.03% |
| 2018 | 1,234 | -87 | -6.59% |
| 2017 | 1,321 | 159 | 13.68% |
| 2016 | 1,162 | -83 | -6.67% |
| 2015 | 1,245 | -22 | -1.74% |
| 2014 | 1,267 | 200 | 18.74% |
| 2013 | 1,067 | 148 | 16.1% |
| 2012 | 919 | -191 | -17.21% |
| 2011 | 1,110 | -36 | -3.14% |
| 2010 | 1,146 | 0 | 0% |