Palmetto, Florida
Quick Statistics
Palmetto is a community in Manatee County, Florida, home to about 13,588 people spread across 5.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $33,360 a year, and a typical home is worth about $313,400. About 38.1% of adults hold a college degree, and 86.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 8 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Florida towns GeoStat tracks, Palmetto ranks number 283 of 955 in population, number 594 in median household income, number 489 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Palmetto typically top out near 92°F in July, while January nights average about 52°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Memphis, FL | 1.8 mi. | 9,185 |
| 2. | Bradenton, FL | 2.4 mi. | 57,014 |
| 3. | West Bradenton, FL | 2.9 mi. | 3,991 |
| 4. | Ellenton, FL | 3.0 mi. | 5,133 |
| 5. | Samoset, FL | 3.9 mi. | 5,284 |
| 6. | West Samoset, FL | 4.0 mi. | 7,429 |
| 7. | South Bradenton, FL | 4.5 mi. | 25,990 |
| 8. | Bayshore Gardens, FL | 6.4 mi. | 18,131 |
What is the population of Palmetto, Florida?
Palmetto has a population of about 13,588 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Palmetto, Florida in?
Palmetto is located in Manatee County, Florida.
What is the median home value in Palmetto, Florida?
The median home value in Palmetto is about $313,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Palmetto, Florida?
The median personal income in Palmetto is about $33,360 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Palmetto, Florida?
Since 1950, 95 tornadoes have been recorded in Manatee County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Palmetto, Florida?
Typical July highs run about 92 degrees and January lows about 52 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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