Palm Valley is a city located in Cameron County Texas. Palm Valley has a 2024 population of 1,341. Palm Valley is currently declining at a rate of -1.25% annually and its population has decreased by -4.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,407 in 2020.
The average household income in Palm Valley is $102,181 with a poverty rate of 4.37%. The median age in Palm Valley is 45 years: 48.9 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palm Valley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,348 | 71.86% |
| Two or more races | 308 | 16.42% |
| Asian | 166 | 8.85% |
| Native American | 39 | 2.08% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 736 | 2.55 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Married | 429 | 3.29 | 85.5 | 14.5 |
| Non Family | 225 | 1.04 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Female | 80 | 2.85 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Male | 2 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
79.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 80 | 6.12% |
| Associates Degree | 134 | 10.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 293 | 22.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 212 | 16.22% |
| High School Graduate | 251 | 19.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39 | 2.98% |
| Some College | 298 | 22.8% |
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 | 729 | 670 | 345 |
| Hispanic | 475 | 429 | 153 |
| 2+ Races | 190 | 153 | 51 |
| Asian | 82 | 68 | 5 |
| Native American | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| Other Race | 7 | 6 | 6 |
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 other race people with a rate of 85.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,736 | $92,368 | $73,365 |
| Graduate Degree | $106,875 | $153,611 | $63,750 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $29,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,895 | $0 | $26,761 |
| Overall | $58,359 | $90,066 | $53,500 |
| Some College | $49,286 | $49,286 | $0 |
$58,359
Average Earnings
$90,066
Average Male
$53,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.63% of Palm Valley residents speak only English, while 32.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 828 | 51 | 6.16% |
| Multiple | 308 | 23 | 7.47% |
| White | 854 | 22 | 2.58% |
| Native | 39 | 6 | 15.38% |
| Asian | 166 | 3 | 1.81% |
| Other | 15 | 1 | 6.67% |
4.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.65%
Male Poverty Rate
4.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palm Valley is Native, with 15.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palm Valley is Asian, with 1.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.95% |
| Some College | 3.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 55.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.22% |
| Female Employed | 5.48% |
| Male Employed | 0.61% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,904 | $111,181 |
| Households | $69,773 | $102,181 |
| Married Families | $92,039 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $67,560 | $78,906 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.4%
Male Marriage Rate
58.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
240
Number of Veterans
207
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 73 |
| Vietnam | 69 |
| Second Gulf War | 54 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 128 |
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 193 | 18.88% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 12.06% |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 22.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.1%
Labor Force Participation
44.1%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
62.69%
Born in Palm Valley
87.37%
Native Born
12.63%
Foreign Born
6.93%
Non Citizen
5.7%
Naturalized
87.37% of Palm Valley residents were born in the United States, with 62.69% having been born in Texas. 6.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,260 | -16 | -1.25% |
| 2028 | 1,276 | -16 | -1.24% |
| 2027 | 1,292 | -17 | -1.3% |
| 2026 | 1,309 | -16 | -1.21% |
| 2025 | 1,325 | -16 | -1.19% |
| 2024 | 1,341 | -17 | -1.25% |
| 2023 | 1,358 | -18 | -1.31% |
| 2022 | 1,376 | -15 | -1.08% |
| 2021 | 1,391 | -16 | -1.14% |
| 2020 | 1,407 | 167 | 13.47% |
| 2019 | 1,240 | -10 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 1,250 | -15 | -1.19% |
| 2017 | 1,265 | -14 | -1.09% |
| 2016 | 1,279 | -8 | -0.62% |
| 2015 | 1,287 | -14 | -1.08% |
| 2014 | 1,301 | -7 | -0.54% |
| 2013 | 1,308 | -9 | -0.68% |
| 2012 | 1,317 | -6 | -0.45% |
| 2011 | 1,323 | 5 | 0.38% |
| 2010 | 1,318 | 0 | 0% |