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Palmetto, FL


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Palmetto, Florida

Introduction to Palmetto, Florida

Palmetto, Florida, in Manatee county, is 13 miles N of Sarasota, Florida (center to center) and 30 miles S of Tampa, Florida. The city is in the Sarasota - Bradenton area. There are 12,571 residents in Palmetto.

Palmetto History

Samuel Sparks was among the first settlers to arrive at Palmetto in 1868. He is also known as the “Father of Palmetto’. He contributed significantly to the original planning of the city and also donated land for three churches, a park, the Woman’s Club and a public library. The city was incorporated in 1897. A railroad was built through it in 1902; it helped quicken the growth of the city as it allowed contractors to have a steady supply of building materials.

Palmetto and nearby Attractions

  • Green Bridge Fishing Pier
  • Buffalo Creek Golf Course
  • Imperial Lakewoods Golf Club
  • Regatta Pointe Marina
  • Frog Creek Camp Grounds & RV Park

Things To Do In Palmetto

Palmetto makes for an excellent destination for a perfect vacation with its great weather, excellent food and facilities for a wide range of recreational activities. Water sports are a very popular. There is the Green Bridge Fishing Pier which is open throughout the day and night. The more adventurous fishing enthusiasts can even pay for one of the local charters to go on longer expeditions. One can also ride horses on the Schomburg Farms. Palmetto also has some excellent golf courses and scenic spots for picnicking and relaxing in the lap of nature.

Palmetto Transportation

Air transportation for the city is provided by Tampa International Airport.

Palmetto Higher Education

The city is served by the Manatee Community College.

High Points

Palmetto strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyPalmetto Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Palmetto, FL

Comparing Palmetto to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Senior Citizens97
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Age of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Men35
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty45
Median Family Income35
People in Middle Class or Better34
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times58
Public Transportation Use56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built74
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Affordability of Rents77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
People Living Alone54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime23
Low Violent Crime12

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