Palmetto is a city located in Fulton County Georgia. Palmetto has a 2024 population of 4,999. Palmetto is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -1.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,086 in 2020.
The average household income in Palmetto is $73,478 with a poverty rate of 11.72%. The median age in Palmetto is 38.2 years: 38.2 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palmetto was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,579 | 55.46% |
| White | 1,093 | 23.51% |
| Other race | 711 | 15.29% |
| Two or more races | 243 | 5.23% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,880 | 2.43 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
| Married | 825 | 3.51 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Non Family | 712 | 1.05 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Female | 326 | 2.73 | 36.2 | 63.8 |
| Male | 17 | 2.35 | 0 | 100 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
53.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 127 | 4.21% |
| Associates Degree | 306 | 10.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 278 | 9.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 305 | 10.11% |
| High School Graduate | 983 | 32.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 281 | 9.31% |
| Some College | 738 | 24.45% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,619 | 1,407 | 393 |
| White | 796 | 771 | 190 |
| Hispanic | 521 | 350 | 0 |
| Other Race | 476 | 305 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 58 | 0 |
| Asian | 24 | 24 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 24.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,611 | $140,905 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,990 | $0 | $75,972 |
| High School Graduate | $50,222 | $53,417 | $43,200 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,375 | $0 | $28,787 |
| Overall | $43,550 | $46,123 | $37,524 |
| Some College | $46,250 | $47,349 | $32,424 |
$43,550
Average Earnings
$46,123
Average Male
$37,524
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.93% of Palmetto residents speak only English, while 15.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,574 | 364 | 14.14% |
| Multiple | 243 | 74 | 30.45% |
| Hispanic | 803 | 45 | 5.6% |
| White | 1,003 | 36 | 3.59% |
| Other | 711 | 20 | 2.81% |
11.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.19%
Male Poverty Rate
13.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palmetto is Multiple, with 30.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palmetto is Other, with 2.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.37% |
| Some College | 6.42% |
| High School | 6.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.09% |
| Female Employed | 6.96% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,523 | $89,019 |
| Households | $52,444 | $73,478 |
| Married Families | $97,171 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,650 | $46,971 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
44.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
149
Number of Veterans
136
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 66 |
| Second Gulf War | 45 |
| Vietnam | 37 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 93 |
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 130 | 6.97% |
| White | 19 | 1.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.6%
Labor Force Participation
65.7%
Employment Rate
6.9%
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
63.42%
Born in Palmetto
91.87%
Native Born
8.13%
Foreign Born
3.87%
Non Citizen
4.26%
Naturalized
91.87% of Palmetto residents were born in the United States, with 63.42% having been born in Georgia. 3.87% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,890 | -22 | -0.45% |
| 2028 | 4,912 | -22 | -0.45% |
| 2027 | 4,934 | -21 | -0.42% |
| 2026 | 4,955 | -22 | -0.44% |
| 2025 | 4,977 | -22 | -0.44% |
| 2024 | 4,999 | -22 | -0.44% |
| 2023 | 5,021 | -53 | -1.04% |
| 2022 | 5,074 | 11 | 0.22% |
| 2021 | 5,063 | -23 | -0.45% |
| 2020 | 5,086 | 232 | 4.78% |
| 2019 | 4,854 | 137 | 2.9% |
| 2018 | 4,717 | 18 | 0.38% |
| 2017 | 4,699 | 24 | 0.51% |
| 2016 | 4,675 | 16 | 0.34% |
| 2015 | 4,659 | -6 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 4,665 | -76 | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 4,741 | 69 | 1.48% |
| 2012 | 4,672 | 86 | 1.88% |
| 2011 | 4,586 | 94 | 2.09% |
| 2010 | 4,492 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,400 | 788 | 30.17% |
| 1990 | 2,612 | -2,278 | -46.58% |