Census-designated place · Florida
Palmer Ranch, Florida
Palmer Ranch, census-designated place, in Sarasota County, Florida. Palmer Ranch had 16,867 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,257). GEOID 1254238.
Residents, 2020-2024
16,867
±1,257 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 14,966
Median household income
$102,838
±$11,687 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$592,900
±$33,775 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,794
±$99 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Palmer Ranch and what county is it in?
Palmer Ranch is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Sarasota County, Florida. It covers 7.5 square miles of land, 1,995 residents per square mile in 2020.
Palmer Ranch is in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 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 Palmer Ranch, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Palmer Ranch's population at 16,867 (±1,257). The 2020 Census counted 14,966 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Palmer Ranch is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Palmer Ranch | Sarasota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,867 ±1,257 | 459,547 | – |
| Households | 8,733 ±671 | 212,204 | – |
| Average household size | 1.91 ±0.08 | 2.13 | – |
| Housing units | 10,392 ±622 | 266,492 | – |
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 Palmer Ranch?
The median resident of Palmer Ranch is 64.9 years old; 9.1% are under 18 and 49.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.0%. 18.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Palmer Ranch | Sarasota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 64.9 ±1.8 | 57.4 | – |
| Under 18 years | 9.1% ±1.8 pts | 14.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 49.7% ±4.5 pts | 37.5% | – |
| Male | 48.8% ±2.7 pts | 48.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.0% ±2.6 pts | 10.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.8% ±4.1 pts | 80.0% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±3.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±1.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 18.0% ±3.5 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.9% ±3.3 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.8% ±2.0 pts | 8.8% | – |
| With a disability | 15.2% ±2.7 pts | 15.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.2% ±2.1 pts | 9.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.6% ±0.8 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 56.4% ±4.1 pts | 40.8% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 28.6% ±3.3 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.1% ±3.8 pts | 85.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.7% ±1.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
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 Palmer Ranch earn?
Half of Palmer Ranch's 8,733 households earn less than $102,838 a year (±$11,687), against $83,416 in Sarasota County and $74,568 in Florida. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Palmer Ranch | Sarasota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $102,838 ±$11,687 | $83,416 | – |
| Mean household income | $133,711 ±$11,801 | $124,732 | – |
| Per capita income | $69,893 ±$6,172 | $57,835 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 6.9% ±3.0 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.4% ±9.5 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.0% ±0.7 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% ±1.9 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.0% ±2.6 pts | 92.9% | – |
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 Palmer Ranch?
Owners occupy 75.5% of Palmer Ranch's occupied homes and renters 24.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $592,900 by its owner (±$33,775). The median renter pays $1,794 a month including utilities, and 42.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Palmer Ranch | Sarasota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $592,900 ±$33,775 | $411,800 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,794 ±$99 | $1,818 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.6% ±11.4 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,388 ±$122 | $1,976 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.5% ±4.0 pts | 76.7% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.5% ±4.0 pts | 23.3% | – |
| Housing units | 10,392 ±622 | 266,492 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.5% ±2.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.3% ±4.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 51.5% ±4.3 pts | 57.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 7.5% ±2.5 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 14.0% ±2.8 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.7% ±2.5 pts | 4.1% | – |
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 Palmer Ranch work and get to work?
69.9% of Palmer Ranch's workers drive alone and 24.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.9 minutes.
| Measure | Palmer Ranch | Sarasota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 38.8% ±3.9 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 69.9% ±6.9 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.1% ±2.3 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 24.4% ±6.7 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.9 min ±2.3 | 24.5 min | – |
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 Palmer Ranch?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Palmer Ranch, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $69,602 (Tract 20.07) to $130,680 (Tract 20.14).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 20.14Sarasota County | 7,611 | $130,680 |
| Tract 20.13Sarasota County | 4,088 | $88,750 |
| Tract 20.08Sarasota County | 2,737 | $79,185 |
| Tract 20.16Sarasota County | 4,694 | $107,436 |
| Tract 20.15Sarasota County | 2,383 | $97,601 |
| Tract 20.07Sarasota County | 2,232 | $69,602 |
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 Palmer Ranch) · Census block assignment files
How does Palmer Ranch compare with other places in Florida?
Palmer Ranch ranks 132nd 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) | 238th | 766 |
| Residents per square mile | 372nd | 770 |
| Median household income | 132nd | 754 |
| Per capita income | 81st | 763 |
| Median home value | 97th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 239th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 530th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 68th | 733 |
| Median age | 61st | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 349th | 760 |
| Work from home | 109th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 526th | 764 |
Palmer Ranch's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
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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 Palmer Ranch?
14 of the 57 figures for Palmer Ranch 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 Palmer Ranch 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.