State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
0.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
180.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.00% ()
Growth Since 2010
-2.44% (-4)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Palmetto, Louisiana Population 2021
160
Palmetto is a city located in St. Landry Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 160, it is the 288th largest city in Louisiana and the 17285th largest city in the United States . Palmetto is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has decreased by -2.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 164 in 2010. Palmetto reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 1 miles, Palmetto has a population density of 180 people per square mile.
The average household income in Palmetto is $46,563 with a poverty rate of 25.68%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $482 per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Palmetto is 42.6 years, 42.8 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
Palmetto Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palmettowas:
- Black or African American: 61.49%
- White: 35.14%
- Two or more races: 3.38%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Palmetto, Louisiana is 160 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 160.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 164.
Palmetto, Louisiana Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 91 | 61.49% |
| White | 52 | 35.14% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 3.38% |
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Palmetto Population by Race
Palmetto Population Pyramid $2021
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Palmetto Population by Age
Palmetto Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 63 | 2.35 | 65.1 |
| Non Family | 34 | 1.18 | 64.7 |
| Female | 14 | 4.79 | 28.6 |
| Married | 12 | 2.42 | 100 |
| Male | 3 | 4 | 100 |
3.72
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
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Palmetto Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 17.48% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 20 | 19.42% |
| High School Graduate | 28 | 27.18% |
| Some College | 20 | 19.42% |
| Associates Degree | 6 | 5.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11 | 10.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 0.00% |
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Palmetto Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Palmetto Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 56 | 31 | 5 |
| White | 40 | 32 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | ||
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100.00%.
Palmetto Educational Attainment by Race
Palmetto Language by Age
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Palmetto Language
94.59% of Palmetto residents speak only English, while 5.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.41% of the population.
Palmetto Language
Palmetto Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 91 | 33 | 36.26% |
| Multiple | 5 | 5 | 100.00% |
25.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.08%
Male Poverty Rate
27.71%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Palmetto
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palmetto is Multiple, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palmetto is Black, with 36.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.77%.
Palmetto Poverty
Palmetto Poverty Rate by Education
Palmetto Marital Status
Marriage Rates
22.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.0%
Male Marriage Rate
22.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Palmetto Married by Age and Sex
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Palmetto Marriage
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 35-44.
Palmetto Marital Status by Race
Palmetto Marital Status
Palmetto Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 5 | 8.93% |
| White | 1 | 2.33% |
Palmetto Veterans by Race
Palmetto Veterans by Education
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83.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
Palmetto Veterans by Education
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40.4%
Labor Force Participation
40.4%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
Palmetto Employment by Age
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Palmetto Employment by Race
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Palmetto Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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100.00%
Born in Palmetto
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Palmetto residents were born in the United States, with 100.00% having been born in Louisiana. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Palmetto Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 160 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 160 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 160 | 0.00% | |
| 2018 | 160 | -2 | -1.23% |
| 2017 | 162 | -2 | -1.22% |
| 2016 | 164 | 0.00% | |
| 2015 | 164 | 1 | 0.61% |
| 2014 | 163 | 0.00% | |
| 2013 | 163 | -1 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 164 | 1 | 0.61% |
| 2011 | 163 | -1 | -0.61% |
| 2010 | 164 | 0.00% |