Palmetto is a village located in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Palmetto has a 2026 population of 97. Palmetto is currently growing at a rate of 1.04% annually and its population has increased by 3.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 94 in 2020.
The median age in Palmetto is 53.2 years: 34.8 years for males, and 53.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 67.6 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 53.2 years
Female: 53.4 years
Male: 34.8 years
There are 103 adults, (19 of whom are seniors) in Palmetto.
Female: 71 (59.7%)
Male: 48 (40.3%)
The racial composition of Palmetto includes 62.18% Black or African American, 32.77% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 74 | 62.18% |
| White | 39 | 32.77% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 5.04% |