Census-designated place · Florida
Palm Harbor, Florida
Palm Harbor, census-designated place, in Pinellas County, Florida. Palm Harbor had 61,512 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±2,245). GEOID 1254350.
Residents, 2020-2024
61,512
±2,245 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 61,366
Median household income
$78,935
±$3,953 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$405,300
±$12,216 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,806
±$83 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Palm Harbor and what county is it in?
Palm Harbor is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Pinellas County, Florida. It covers 17.4 square miles of land, 3,535 residents per square mile in 2020.
Palm Harbor is in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Palm Harbor, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Palm Harbor's population at 61,512 (±2,245). The 2020 Census counted 61,366 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Palm Harbor is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Palm Harbor | Pinellas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 61,512±2,245 | 963,481 | no clear change |
| Households | 27,154±1,047 | 428,473 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.23±0.05 | 2.20 | −0.12 |
| Housing units | 30,595±988 | 520,107 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Palm Harbor?
The median resident of Palm Harbor is 50.9 years old; 17.0% are under 18 and 28.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.6%. 12.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Palm Harbor | Pinellas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.9±1.6 | 49.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.0%±1.2 pts | 15.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.6%±1.5 pts | 26.4% | – |
| Male | 48.7%±1.4 pts | 48.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.6%±1.7 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.7%±2.0 pts | 71.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±0.7 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1%±0.7 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±0.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.8%±1.6 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.3%±2.0 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3%±1.2 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 14.3%±1.4 pts | 15.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.6%±1.0 pts | 10.4% | −2.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.0%±0.8 pts | 92.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.6%±2.3 pts | 36.8% | +6.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.8%±1.3 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.3%±1.4 pts | 86.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.8%±0.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Palm Harbor earn?
Half of Palm Harbor's 27,154 households earn less than $78,935 a year (±$3,953), against $72,646 in Pinellas County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $73,296 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,639 after inflation. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Palm Harbor | Pinellas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,935±$3,953 | $72,646 | +$5,639 |
| Mean household income | $111,451±$6,152 | $104,867 | – |
| Per capita income | $50,106±$2,888 | $48,351 | +$5,829 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.3%±1.6 pts | 11.5% | +3.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.8%±3.8 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.6%±1.4 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.0%±1.4 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.6%±1.6 pts | 90.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Palm Harbor?
Owners occupy 77.9% of Palm Harbor's occupied homes and renters 22.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $405,300 by its owner (±$12,216). The median renter pays $1,806 a month including utilities, and 58.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Palm Harbor | Pinellas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $405,300±$12,216 | $355,100 | +$118,671 |
| Median gross rent | $1,806±$83 | $1,642 | +$211 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 58.2%±4.9 pts | 49.9% | +13.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,096±$76 | $1,948 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.9%±2.3 pts | 69.5% | +5.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.1%±2.3 pts | 30.5% | – |
| Housing units | 30,595±988 | 520,107 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.8%±3.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.1%±2.2 pts | 48.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.1%±1.2 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.0%±1.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.7%±1.7 pts | 6.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Palm Harbor work and get to work?
68.0% of Palm Harbor's workers drive alone and 23.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.3%.
| Measure | Palm Harbor | Pinellas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.2%±1.9 pts | 58.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3%±0.9 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.0%±2.3 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.2%±1.0 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.3%±2.1 pts | 20.0% | +14.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.7 min±1.5 | 25.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Palm Harbor?
13 census tracts lie mostly in Palm Harbor, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $50,760 (Tract 273.30) to $104,098 (Tract 272.08).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 272.06Pinellas County | 6,859 | $98,699 |
| Tract 272.08Pinellas County | 6,628 | $104,098 |
| Tract 272.02Pinellas County | 6,663 | $93,952 |
| Tract 273.17Pinellas County | 5,427 | $79,807 |
| Tract 272.07Pinellas County | 4,692 | $89,283 |
| Tract 272.11Pinellas County | 4,527 | $95,794 |
| Tract 272.04Pinellas County | 4,235 | $94,773 |
| Tract 273.16Pinellas County | 3,589 | $78,920 |
| Tract 273.18Pinellas County | 4,100 | $68,969 |
| Tract 273.31Pinellas County | 3,203 | $57,192 |
| Tract 272.12Pinellas County | 3,427 | $67,823 |
| Tract 273.14Pinellas County | 3,076 | $82,184 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Palm Harbor) · Census block assignment files
How does Palm Harbor compare with other places in Florida?
Palm Harbor ranks 302nd of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 63rd | 766 |
| Residents per square mile | 206th | 770 |
| Median household income | 302nd | 754 |
| Per capita income | 212th | 763 |
| Median home value | 248th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 232nd | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 380th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 213th | 733 |
| Median age | 213th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 297th | 760 |
| Work from home | 136th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 427th | 764 |
Palm Harbor's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Palm Harbor with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Palm Harbor?
6 of the 57 figures for Palm Harbor on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Palm Harbor are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.