Palm Coast is a city located in Flagler County Florida. Palm Coast has a 2024 population of 106,237. Palm Coast is currently growing at a rate of 4.04% annually and its population has increased by 18.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 89,739 in 2020.
The average household income in Palm Coast is $93,072 with a poverty rate of 9.75%. The median age in Palm Coast is 50.3 years: 48.4 years for males, and 51.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palm Coast was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67,873 | 74.52% |
| Black or African American | 9,808 | 10.77% |
| Two or more races | 6,295 | 6.91% |
| Other race | 4,484 | 4.92% |
| Asian | 2,393 | 2.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 118 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 111 | 0.12% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 35,961 | 2.52 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Married | 20,884 | 2.9 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Non Family | 9,359 | 1.28 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Female | 4,100 | 3.19 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Male | 1,618 | 3.18 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
77.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,386 | 4.89% |
| Associates Degree | 7,581 | 10.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,740 | 18.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,558 | 8.03% |
| High School Graduate | 21,426 | 30.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,314 | 3.34% |
| Some College | 16,187 | 23.39% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50,156 | 46,907 | 13,276 |
| Hispanic | 7,797 | 6,649 | 1,518 |
| Black | 7,265 | 6,566 | 2,150 |
| 2+ Races | 3,942 | 3,420 | 1,249 |
| Other Race | 2,675 | 2,134 | 496 |
| Asian | 1,924 | 1,661 | 735 |
| Native American | 111 | 111 | 3 |
| Islander | 64 | 64 | 64 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,288 | $56,996 | $48,602 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,074 | $58,438 | $60,245 |
| High School Graduate | $36,199 | $43,084 | $26,295 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,652 | $35,254 | $22,246 |
| Overall | $41,446 | $45,935 | $36,454 |
| Some College | $41,395 | $44,949 | $36,629 |
$41,446
Average Earnings
$45,935
Average Male
$36,454
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.03% of Palm Coast residents speak only English, while 17.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62,750 | 5,436 | 8.66% |
| Hispanic | 11,844 | 1,633 | 13.79% |
| Black | 9,769 | 1,099 | 11.25% |
| Multiple | 6,186 | 693 | 11.2% |
| Other | 4,484 | 629 | 14.03% |
| Asian | 2,393 | 482 | 20.14% |
9.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.38%
Male Poverty Rate
10.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palm Coast is Asian, with 20.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palm Coast is White, with 8.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.13% |
| Some College | 6.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 32.4% |
| Female Unemployed | 18.57% |
| Female Employed | 5.69% |
| Male Employed | 3.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,353 | $103,243 |
| Households | $68,824 | $93,072 |
| Married Families | $86,036 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,181 | $58,475 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.2%
Male Marriage Rate
52.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
8,316
Number of Veterans
7,673
Male Veterans
643
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 3,475 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,647 |
| First Gulf War | 1,387 |
| Korea | 451 |
| World War II | 246 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 2,713 |
| 75+ | 2,315 |
| 35 to 54 | 1,541 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,325 |
| 18 to 34 | 422 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,691 | 11.74% |
| Black | 1,010 | 12.41% |
| Hispanic | 518 | 5.7% |
| 2+ Races | 416 | 9.46% |
| Asian | 140 | 7.16% |
| Other Race | 59 | 1.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.2%
Labor Force Participation
50%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
25.06%
Born in Palm Coast
85.35%
Native Born
14.65%
Foreign Born
4.53%
Non Citizen
10.12%
Naturalized
85.35% of Palm Coast residents were born in the United States, with 25.06% having been born in Florida. 4.53% 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 | 126,861 | 4,125 | 3.36% |
| 2028 | 122,736 | 4,125 | 3.48% |
| 2027 | 118,611 | 4,124 | 3.6% |
| 2026 | 114,487 | 4,125 | 3.74% |
| 2025 | 110,362 | 4,125 | 3.88% |
| 2024 | 106,237 | 4,124 | 4.04% |
| 2023 | 102,113 | 3,658 | 3.72% |
| 2022 | 98,455 | 4,650 | 4.96% |
| 2021 | 93,805 | 4,066 | 4.53% |
| 2020 | 89,739 | -367 | -0.41% |
| 2019 | 90,106 | 2,193 | 2.49% |
| 2018 | 87,913 | 1,520 | 1.76% |
| 2017 | 86,393 | 2,078 | 2.46% |
| 2016 | 84,315 | 2,299 | 2.8% |
| 2015 | 82,016 | 1,931 | 2.41% |
| 2014 | 80,085 | 1,637 | 2.09% |
| 2013 | 78,448 | 1,061 | 1.37% |
| 2012 | 77,387 | 735 | 0.96% |
| 2011 | 76,652 | 1,149 | 1.52% |
| 2010 | 75,503 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 32,732 | -94,129 | -74.2% |