Palmetto is a city located in Fulton County Georgia. Palmetto has a 2024 population of 4,999. Palmetto is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -1.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,086 in 2020.
The average household income in Palmetto is $82,918 with a poverty rate of 11.02%. The median age in Palmetto is 42.8 years: 37.9 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palmetto was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,446 | 52.25% |
| White | 1,107 | 23.65% |
| Other race | 740 | 15.81% |
| Two or more races | 374 | 7.99% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,906 | 2.42 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
| Married | 902 | 3.26 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Non Family | 584 | 1.07 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Female | 391 | 2.43 | 16.4 | 83.6 |
| Male | 29 | 3.41 | 24.1 | 75.9 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
48.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 106 | 3.35% |
| Associates Degree | 195 | 6.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 282 | 8.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 135 | 4.27% |
| High School Graduate | 1,446 | 45.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 206 | 6.51% |
| Some College | 793 | 25.07% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,635 | 1,488 | 253 |
| White | 831 | 807 | 150 |
| Hispanic | 589 | 448 | 0 |
| Other Race | 525 | 391 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 143 | 136 | 14 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $27,457 | $0 | $25,905 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,042 | $0 | $55,792 |
| High School Graduate | $50,500 | $51,250 | $47,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,500 | $36,469 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,648 | $52,697 | $38,484 |
| Some College | $39,163 | $53,816 | $37,890 |
$42,648
Average Earnings
$52,697
Average Male
$38,484
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.13% of Palmetto residents speak only English, while 15.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,446 | 289 | 11.82% |
| Multiple | 374 | 154 | 41.18% |
| Hispanic | 924 | 59 | 6.39% |
| White | 1,049 | 28 | 2.67% |
| Other | 740 | 25 | 3.38% |
11.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.84%
Male Poverty Rate
12.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palmetto is Multiple, with 41.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palmetto is White, with 2.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.07% |
| High School | 7.55% |
| Some College | 6.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.11% |
| Female Employed | 2.12% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,910 | $97,047 |
| Households | $54,745 | $82,918 |
| Married Families | $109,022 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,216 | $50,935 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.5%
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
151
Number of Veterans
144
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 90 |
| First Gulf War | 86 |
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 103 |
| 75+ | 28 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 111 | 5.67% |
| White | 33 | 3.49% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 1.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
63.26%
Born in Palmetto
92.86%
Native Born
7.14%
Foreign Born
3.29%
Non Citizen
3.85%
Naturalized
92.86% of Palmetto residents were born in the United States, with 63.26% having been born in Georgia. 3.29% 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 | 4,890 | -22 | -0.45% |
| 2028 | 4,912 | -22 | -0.45% |
| 2027 | 4,934 | -21 | -0.42% |
| 2026 | 4,955 | -22 | -0.44% |
| 2025 | 4,977 | -22 | -0.44% |
| 2024 | 4,999 | -22 | -0.44% |
| 2023 | 5,021 | -53 | -1.04% |
| 2022 | 5,074 | 11 | 0.22% |
| 2021 | 5,063 | -23 | -0.45% |
| 2020 | 5,086 | 232 | 4.78% |
| 2019 | 4,854 | 137 | 2.9% |
| 2018 | 4,717 | 18 | 0.38% |
| 2017 | 4,699 | 24 | 0.51% |
| 2016 | 4,675 | 16 | 0.34% |
| 2015 | 4,659 | -6 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 4,665 | -76 | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 4,741 | 69 | 1.48% |
| 2012 | 4,672 | 86 | 1.88% |
| 2011 | 4,586 | 94 | 2.09% |
| 2010 | 4,492 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,400 | 788 | 30.17% |
| 1990 | 2,612 | -2,278 | -46.58% |