Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Palmetto, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,797

Median Agei

40.3

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

43.2%2,072

White

27.4%1,313

Hispanic/Latino

22.2%1,064

Two or More

7%335

Other

0.3%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%171

High School Diploma

35.6%1,176

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%259

Some College (1+ yr)

16%530

Associate's Degree

4.4%147

Bachelor's Degree

9.9%329

Master's Degree

5.3%174

Doctorate

0.3%11

HS or Higher

84.6%

BA or Higher

15.5%

Graduate+

5.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$228,800

Median Renti

$1,154

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60%1,020

Renter-Occupied

40%681

Total Units

2,025

Homeownership

60%

Vacancy Rate

16%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

2.6%27

$100K–$150K

6.8%69

$150K–$200K

27.1%276

$200K–$300K

35.2%359

$300K–$500K

22.6%231

$500K–$1M

5.7%58

Rent Distribution

Under $500

103

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

242

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

162

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

4.4%89

2000–2009

19.2%388

1990–1999

26.1%528

1980–1989

15.1%306

1970–1979

16.3%330

1960–1969

9.4%190

1950–1959

0.5%11

1940–1949

5.7%116

1939 or earlier

3.3%67

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

49.8%847

Electricity

45.6%775

Wood

2.9%50

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%29

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,982

Mean Household Incomei

$91,381

Per Capita Incomei

$33,592

Poverty Ratei

9.3%

Unemploymenti

1.2%

Labor Forcei

2,656

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.7%131

$10K–$15K

6.4%109

$20K–$25K

2.3%39

$25K–$30K

4%68

$30K–$35K

1.9%33

$35K–$40K

0.4%7

$40K–$45K

3%51

$45K–$50K

3.4%58

$50K–$60K

9.9%169

$60K–$75K

6.1%104

$75K–$100K

11.2%190

$100K–$125K

12.5%213

$125K–$150K

11.6%198

$150K–$200K

18.8%320

$200K+

0.6%11

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

142

Avg. Tenant Renti

$456/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

16 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing20 homes100% occupied$427/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers33 homes91% occupied$474/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $80,982/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

80.2%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

13.8%

Low income$40K–$65K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

89.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

92.7% of subsidized households are minority

16.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

22.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4158.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

209

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,456

Avg. Commutei

26.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,625

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

229(6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.9%Insured

12.1%Uninsured