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 $118,538 with a poverty rate of 5.39%. The median age in Palm Valley is 47.3 years: 48.6 years for males, and 45.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palm Valley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 970 | 58.79% |
| Two or more races | 486 | 29.45% |
| Asian | 153 | 9.27% |
| Native American | 21 | 1.27% |
| Other race | 20 | 1.21% |
| 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 | 656 | 2.52 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Married | 387 | 3.16 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Non Family | 199 | 1.05 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Female | 65 | 3.15 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Male | 5 | 2.8 | 100 | 0 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
76.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 88 | 7.52% |
| Associates Degree | 113 | 9.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 281 | 24.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 196 | 16.75% |
| High School Graduate | 256 | 21.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 2.82% |
| Some College | 203 | 17.35% |
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 | 651 | 588 | 317 |
| Hispanic | 425 | 376 | 147 |
| 2+ Races | 291 | 247 | 90 |
| Asian | 78 | 69 | 11 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 4 |
| Other Race | 10 | 9 | 9 |
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 90%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $85,855 | $96,250 | $66,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $119,583 | $128,594 | $66,250 |
| High School Graduate | $55,278 | $0 | $33,906 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,438 | $0 | $28,750 |
| Overall | $66,042 | $94,464 | $55,694 |
| Some College | $52,813 | $59,167 | $51,442 |
$66,042
Average Earnings
$94,464
Average Male
$55,694
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.05% of Palm Valley residents speak only English, while 33.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 715 | 50 | 6.99% |
| White | 756 | 31 | 4.1% |
| Multiple | 486 | 27 | 5.56% |
| Native | 21 | 6 | 28.57% |
| Asian | 153 | 2 | 1.31% |
| Other | 20 | 1 | 5% |
5.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.47%
Male Poverty Rate
7.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palm Valley is Native, with 28.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palm Valley is Asian, with 1.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.11% |
| Some College | 7.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 46.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 5.76% |
| Male Employed | 0.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,031 | $129,044 |
| Households | $92,000 | $118,538 |
| Married Families | $116,563 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $70,827 | $91,777 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.5%
Male Marriage Rate
58.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
224
Number of Veterans
204
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 65 |
| Second Gulf War | 50 |
| Vietnam | 46 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 110 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 164 | 20.15% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 15.11% |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 16.13% |
| Native American | 5 | 33.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.7%
Labor Force Participation
49.7%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
60.42%
Born in Palm Valley
85.64%
Native Born
14.36%
Foreign Born
6.97%
Non Citizen
7.39%
Naturalized
85.64% of Palm Valley residents were born in the United States, with 60.42% having been born in Texas. 6.97% 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% |