Palmesta, FL

Neighborhood

Demographics of Palmesta

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

23.6%

Households with Children

17.9%

School Enrollment K-12

377

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 0.9%
School Age (5-17): 13.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.8%
Working Age (35-54): 28.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 23.5%
Seniors (65+): 15.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 20.9%
High School / GED: 24.8%
Some College or Associate's: 30.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 13.2%
Single Parents: 4.7%
Couples & Adults: 56.3%
Living Alone: 25.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 56.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 36.1%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 39.8%
Puerto Rican: 46.9%
Cuban: 0.4%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 13.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 27.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 72.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 20.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 53.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 6.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 6.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 13.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 76.4%
Spanish: 20.9%
European & Indo-European: 2.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.1%
Elementary (1-4): 1.9%
Middle School (5-8): 6.5%
High School (9-12): 4.8%
College / Graduate: 8.6%
Not Enrolled: 77.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

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