Palmer Ranch is a CDP located in Sarasota County Florida. Palmer Ranch has a 2024 population of 17,824. Palmer Ranch is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 29.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,802 in 2020.
The average household income in Palmer Ranch is $132,122 with a poverty rate of 5.25%. The median age in Palmer Ranch is 65.6 years: 64.8 years for males, and 65.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palmer Ranch was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,781 | 86.82% |
| Two or more races | 850 | 5.36% |
| Black or African American | 673 | 4.24% |
| Asian | 420 | 2.65% |
| Other race | 123 | 0.77% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,265 | 1.91 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Married | 4,650 | 2.32 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Non Family | 2,976 | 1.15 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Female | 403 | 2.51 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Male | 236 | 2.23 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
2.31
Average Family Size
1.91
Average Household Size
74.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 144 | 1.03% |
| Associates Degree | 1,187 | 8.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,796 | 27.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,950 | 28.12% |
| High School Graduate | 2,518 | 17.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 0.2% |
| Some College | 2,424 | 17.26% |
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 | 12,298 | 12,152 | 7,095 |
| Hispanic | 783 | 767 | 334 |
| 2+ Races | 638 | 622 | 281 |
| Black | 501 | 491 | 72 |
| Asian | 332 | 332 | 181 |
| Other Race | 75 | 75 | 19 |
| Islander | 26 | 26 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian 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 | $56,919 | $72,100 | $38,807 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,246 | $72,150 | $83,377 |
| High School Graduate | $45,573 | $57,143 | $37,443 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $61,172 | $75,435 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,477 | $57,235 | $49,447 |
| Some College | $55,595 | $56,011 | $38,958 |
$56,477
Average Earnings
$57,235
Average Male
$49,447
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.7% of Palmer Ranch residents speak only English, while 14.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,402 | 691 | 5.16% |
| Multiple | 850 | 86 | 10.12% |
| Hispanic | 1,078 | 38 | 3.53% |
| Asian | 420 | 35 | 8.33% |
5.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.55%
Male Poverty Rate
4.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palmer Ranch is Multiple, with 10.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palmer Ranch is Hispanic, with 3.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.62% |
| Some College | 3.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.73% |
| Male Employed | 4.64% |
| Female Employed | 3.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $138,561 | $162,157 |
| Households | $103,682 | $132,122 |
| Married Families | $139,918 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,742 | $77,789 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.9%
Male Marriage Rate
61.2%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,642
Number of Veterans
1,598
Male Veterans
44
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 680 |
| Korea | 223 |
| World War II | 129 |
| First Gulf War | 121 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,122 |
| 65 to 74 | 271 |
| 55 to 64 | 225 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,627 | 12.67% |
| Black | 15 | 2.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.4%
Labor Force Participation
37.6%
Employment Rate
2%
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
8.7%
Born in Palmer Ranch
84.05%
Native Born
15.95%
Foreign Born
5.17%
Non Citizen
10.78%
Naturalized
84.05% of Palmer Ranch residents were born in the United States, with 8.7% having been born in Florida. 5.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,824 | 1,273 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 16,551 | 1,273 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 15,278 | 848 | 5.88% |
| 2021 | 14,430 | 628 | 4.55% |
| 2020 | 13,802 | 0 | 0% |