Palm Valley, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Palm Valley, Florida Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Palm Valley, Florida had a total population of 19,796, the 208th largest community in Florida, with a median household income of $116,625, which is 56% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 4.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 56% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Florida.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 4.2% — among the lowest in Florida.
71.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Florida.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.2%.

Palm Valley Quick Facts

Population 19,796

Median Household Income $116,625

Median Home Value $690,800

Poverty Rate 4.2%

Unemployment Rate 1.2%

Median Age 51.2 years

Homeownership Rate 81.4%

Affordability Ratio 5.9x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 71.0%

High School Graduation Rate 98.4%

Diversity Index 23/100

Population 19,796 208th of 955

Median Income $116,625 top 20%

Poverty Rate 4.2% 67% lower than national

Median Home Value $690,800 top 10%

How Palm Valley Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	19,775	19,796	+0.1%
Median household income	$118,280	$116,625	-1.4%
Median home value	$646,200	$690,800	+6.9%

How Palm Valley Compares

Median Household Income

Palm Valley

$116,625

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Palm Valley

$690,800

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 6.2%

$25K-$50K 11.9%

$50K-$100K 25.6%

$100K+ 56.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.5%

$10K-$15K

1.5%

$15K-$20K

1.3%

$20K-$25K

0.9%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

1.8%

$35K-$40K

1.7%

$40K-$45K

2.9%

$45K-$50K

2.8%

$50K-$60K

6.8%

$60K-$75K

11.0%

$75K-$100K

7.8%

$100K-$125K

9.4%

$125K-$150K

9.7%

$150K-$200K

9.0%

$200K+

28.1%

Employment

1.2% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

56.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.4%

Renter 18.6%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,856/mo 19.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.4%

18-34

14.3%

35-54

22.9%

55-74

33.7%

75+

10.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Palm Valley Rankings in Florida

#208 Population of 955

#104 Median Income of 911

#23 Education of 955

#76 Home Value of 901

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Other Cities in St. Johns County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Fruit Cove	35,877	$141,863	2.7%	$484,000
Nocatee	27,442	$141,868	6.2%	$648,800
World Golf Village	26,077	$117,212	5.3%	$477,000
St. Augustine	15,351	$78,151	14.1%	$439,800
St. Augustine Shores	9,462	$73,688	5.0%	$339,300
St. Augustine Beach	6,860	$100,802	8.1%	$634,400
Sawgrass	4,929	$122,500	7.8%	$888,500
St. Augustine South	4,714	$75,996	1.8%	$347,400
Butler Beach	4,610	$76,689	10.1%	$493,100
Flagler Estates	4,321	$75,957	11.4%	$213,300

Cities Similar to Palm Valley

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Country Walk	19,291	$124,540	$547,000	36.8%	6.0%
Trinity	18,907	$113,580	$459,800	49.6%	9.9%
Maitland	19,469	$97,150	$523,200	58.3%	10.4%
Bradfordville	18,953	$133,359	$383,300	57.5%	3.6%
Viera West	17,984	$109,170	$546,600	55.1%	3.2%

Population Overview

Palm Valley is a small city located in Florida, within St. Johns County. The total population is 19,796. It ranks as the 208th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Palm Valley is 51.2 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. 10.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Palm Valley is $116,625. This is 56% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 44% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.2%. This is 67% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 1.2%. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $690,800. Housing costs are 92% higher than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.9x. 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Palm Valley has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (87.5% vs 50.4%). The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.7%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.

Education

71.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Palm Valley in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 108% higher than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.4%. Notably, 25.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Palm Valley, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Palm Valley, Florida?

Palm Valley, Florida has a population of 19,796 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Palm Valley, FL?

The median household income in Palm Valley is $116,625, which is 44% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Palm Valley, FL?

The poverty rate in Palm Valley is 4.2%. This means approximately 819 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Palm Valley, Florida?

Palm Valley's population is 87.5% White, 0.9% Black, 5.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 3.1% Asian.

What is the median home value in Palm Valley, FL?

The median home value in Palm Valley is $690,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.9x.

How educated is Palm Valley, Florida?

71.0% of adults (25+) in Palm Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 25.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.