Palm River-Clair Mel is a CDP located in Hillsborough County Florida. Palm River-Clair Mel has a 2024 population of 26,513. Palm River-Clair Mel is currently growing at a rate of 1.5% annually and its population has increased by 7.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,571 in 2020.
The average household income in Palm River-Clair Mel is $71,297 with a poverty rate of 17.79%. The median age in Palm River-Clair Mel is 34.5 years: 34 years for males, and 35.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palm River-Clair Mel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,553 | 44.9% |
| Black or African American | 6,849 | 26.62% |
| Two or more races | 4,443 | 17.27% |
| Other race | 2,255 | 8.76% |
| Asian | 535 | 2.08% |
| Native American | 94 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,421 | 2.73 | 62 | 38 |
| Non Family | 3,578 | 1.28 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
| Married | 3,296 | 3.45 | 77 | 23 |
| Female | 1,837 | 3.88 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Male | 710 | 3.68 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
62.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,447 | 8.69% |
| Associates Degree | 1,551 | 9.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,414 | 14.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,213 | 7.29% |
| High School Graduate | 5,980 | 35.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,311 | 7.88% |
| Some College | 2,727 | 16.39% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,693 | 5,103 | 1,210 |
| White | 4,740 | 4,078 | 1,212 |
| Black | 4,384 | 4,104 | 1,018 |
| 2+ Races | 2,703 | 2,152 | 399 |
| Other Race | 1,502 | 1,049 | 301 |
| Asian | 397 | 297 | 177 |
| Native American | 94 | 35 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 93.61%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 44.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,029 | $64,750 | $58,313 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,500 | $76,400 | $54,708 |
| High School Graduate | $29,465 | $33,848 | $27,962 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,339 | $37,194 | $22,668 |
| Overall | $40,373 | $46,662 | $33,610 |
| Some College | $42,564 | $51,667 | $33,264 |
$40,373
Average Earnings
$46,662
Average Male
$33,610
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.32% of Palm River-Clair Mel residents speak only English, while 38.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 33.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10,310 | 2,029 | 19.68% |
| Black | 6,819 | 1,247 | 18.29% |
| White | 7,069 | 906 | 12.82% |
| Multiple | 4,421 | 762 | 17.24% |
| Other | 2,255 | 520 | 23.06% |
| Asian | 535 | 8 | 1.5% |
17.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.56%
Male Poverty Rate
20.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palm River-Clair Mel is Other, with 23.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palm River-Clair Mel is Asian, with 1.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.8% |
| High School | 17.66% |
| Some College | 14.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 48.87% |
| Male Unemployed | 29.2% |
| Female Employed | 10.33% |
| Male Employed | 6.96% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,521 | $75,937 |
| Households | $57,772 | $71,297 |
| Married Families | $69,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,155 | $56,108 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.5%
Male Marriage Rate
33.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
1,196
Number of Veterans
1,007
Male Veterans
189
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 420 |
| Second Gulf War | 273 |
| Vietnam | 267 |
| Korea | 23 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 422 |
| 35 to 54 | 247 |
| 65 to 74 | 219 |
| 75+ | 165 |
| 18 to 34 | 143 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 509 | 5.93% |
| Black | 488 | 9.57% |
| Hispanic | 319 | 4.07% |
| 2+ Races | 128 | 4.01% |
| Other Race | 71 | 4.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.8%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%
Employment Rate
5%
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
42.56%
Born in Palm River-Clair Mel
79.45%
Native Born
20.55%
Foreign Born
11.07%
Non Citizen
9.48%
Naturalized
79.45% of Palm River-Clair Mel residents were born in the United States, with 42.56% having been born in Florida. 11.07% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26,513 | 392 | 1.5% |
| 2023 | 26,121 | 392 | 1.52% |
| 2022 | 25,729 | 237 | 0.93% |
| 2021 | 25,492 | 921 | 3.75% |
| 2020 | 24,571 | 727 | 3.05% |
| 2019 | 23,844 | 217 | 0.92% |
| 2018 | 23,627 | 143 | 0.61% |
| 2017 | 23,484 | 624 | 2.73% |
| 2016 | 22,860 | -157 | -0.68% |
| 2015 | 23,017 | 350 | 1.54% |
| 2014 | 22,667 | 1,062 | 4.92% |
| 2013 | 21,605 | 326 | 1.53% |
| 2012 | 21,279 | 850 | 4.16% |
| 2011 | 20,429 | -595 | -2.83% |
| 2010 | 21,024 | 0 | 0% |