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Palmetto, Georgia
Palmetto, city, mostly in Fulton County (88.9% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Coweta County, Georgia. Palmetto had 5,298 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,071 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,797 (±185). GEOID 1358884.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,298
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,071 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,797 ±185
Median household income
$80,982
±$19,588 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$228,800
±$23,444 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,154
±$95 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Palmetto and what county is it in?
Palmetto is a city mostly in Fulton County (88.9% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Coweta County, Georgia. It covers 11.8 square miles of land, 428 residents per square mile in 2020.
Palmetto is in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 29 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | 4,510 | 88.9% |
| Coweta County | 561 | 11.1% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Palmetto, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,298 people lived in Palmetto on July 1, 2025, up 4.6% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 5,071 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,797 (±185).
| Measure | Palmetto | Fulton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,797 ±185 | 1,076,561 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,701 ±207 | 462,481 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.79 ±0.32 | 2.26 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,025 ±227 | 507,119 | no clear change |
Palmetto's population since 2000
From 3,400 in 2000 to 5,298 in 2025: up 55.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Palmetto as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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 Palmetto?
The median resident of Palmetto is 40.3 years old; 20.4% are under 18 and 14.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 43.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 27.4%. 8.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Palmetto | Fulton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3 ±4.7 | 36.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.4% ±5.7 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.4% ±4.1 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Male | 44.9% ±5.7 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 22.2% ±12.2 pts | 8.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 27.4% ±10.4 pts | 36.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 43.2% ±11.3 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 7.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.0% ±5.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.7% ±4.4 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.1% ±9.7 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0% ±3.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
| With a disability | 15.6% ±4.6 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.1% ±8.4 pts | 9.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.6% ±7.4 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.5% ±5.3 pts | 58.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.6% ±3.3 pts | 24.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.3% ±5.4 pts | 82.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2% ±3.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
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 Palmetto earn?
Half of Palmetto's 1,701 households earn less than $80,982 a year (±$19,588), against $95,292 in Fulton County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $57,866 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $23,116 after inflation. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Palmetto | Fulton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,982 ±$19,588 | $95,292 | +$23,116 |
| Mean household income | $91,381 ±$12,792 | $145,549 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,592 ±$4,153 | $63,269 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.4% ±4.4 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.6% ±11.7 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.6% ±8.6 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% ±5.8 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.4% ±5.1 pts | 93.5% | – |
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 Palmetto?
Owners occupy 60.0% of Palmetto's occupied homes and renters 40.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $228,800 by its owner (±$23,444). The median renter pays $1,154 a month including utilities, and 31.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Palmetto | Fulton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $228,800 ±$23,444 | $458,800 | +$69,794 |
| Median gross rent | $1,154 ±$95 | $1,732 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.4% ±16.5 pts | 41.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,413 ±$212 | $2,373 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.0% ±9.4 pts | 54.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.0% ±9.4 pts | 45.7% | – |
| Housing units | 2,025 ±227 | 507,119 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.1% ±8.1 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.2% ±9.1 pts | 45.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.4% ±3.9 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.3% ±3.9 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.6% ±6.0 pts | 10.0% | – |
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 many new homes is Palmetto building?
Builders took permits for 43 new housing units in Palmetto in 2025 (43 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 8 of 12 months), 8.1 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Palmetto work and get to work?
78.0% of Palmetto's workers drive alone and 12.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.7 minutes.
| Measure | Palmetto | Fulton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.5% ±6.7 pts | 69.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.2% ±1.9 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.0% ±8.7 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8% ±5.0 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.7% ±6.4 pts | 29.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.7 min ±2.7 | 27.7 min | −10.8 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 Palmetto?
1 census tract lies mostly in Palmetto, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 104.01Fulton County | 4,654 | $103,856 |
| Tract 1704.07Coweta County | 1,662 | $95,405 |
| Tract 104.02Fulton County | 4,382 | $85,903 |
| Tract 105.20Fulton County | 7,820 | $77,188 |
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 Palmetto) · Census block assignment files
How does Palmetto compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Palmetto is the 4,737th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 143rd-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Palmetto ranks 97th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 143rd | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 135th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 309th | 360 |
| Median household income | 97th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 128th | 357 |
| Median home value | 163rd | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 150th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 255th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 260th | 343 |
| Median age | 96th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 172nd | 354 |
| Work from home | 99th | 198 |
| Travel time to work | 168th | 359 |
Palmetto's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Palmetto 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 Palmetto?
17 of the 57 figures for Palmetto 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 Palmetto 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' public schools in Palmetto.