Palm City, Florida facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Palm City, Florida
Census-designated place
Location in Martin County and the state of Florida
Country	United States
State	Florida
County	Martin
Area
• Total	16.38 sq mi (42.43 km2)
• Land	13.86 sq mi (35.90 km2)
• Water	2.52 sq mi (6.53 km2)
Elevation	7 ft (2 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	25,883
• Density	1,867.46/sq mi (721.02/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes	34990-34991
Area code(s)	772
FIPS code	12-54175
GNIS feature ID	0288396

Palm City is a lovely community in Martin County, Florida, USA. It's not a city with its own government, but it's a special area where many people live. This type of place is called a census-designated place (CDP).

In 2020, about 25,883 people called Palm City home. It's also part of the larger Port St. Lucie Metropolitan Area.

Exploring Palm City's Location

Palm City is located in the sunny state of Florida. It covers a total area of about 16.6 square miles (42.43 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 14.6 square miles (35.90 square kilometers).

The rest, about 2.0 square miles (6.53 square kilometers), is water. This means there are lakes, rivers, or other water bodies within the community.

Neighborhoods and Communities

Palm City has many different neighborhoods where people live. Each one has its own unique feel. Some of these areas include:

Understanding Palm City's Population

The number of people living in Palm City has grown over the years.

Who Lives in Palm City?

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 25,883 people living in Palm City. These people made up 9,892 households, with 6,799 of them being families. Most residents are White (about 84%), with smaller groups of Asian, Black, and other races. About 8.5% of the population is of Hispanic or Latino background.

Learning and Education in Palm City

Palm City offers several schools for students of all ages.

Middle Schools

• Hidden Oaks Middle School

Elementary Schools

• Bessey Creek Elementary School
• Citrus Grove Elementary School
• Palm City Elementary School

Private Schools and Preschools

There are also many private schools and preschools available:

• Alphabet Farms (Private Preschool)
• Appletree Academy (Private Preschool)
• High Hopes (Private Preschool)
• Immanuel Early Learning Center (Private Preschool)
• Little Peoples Academy (Private Preschool)
• Martin Downs Montessori School (Private Preschool/Kindergarten)
• Peace Christian Academy (Private K-12)
• The Learning Cover (Private Preschool)
• United Methodist (Private Preschool)

Libraries for Learning

The Peter and Julie Cummings Library is the local branch of the Martin County Library System. It's a great place to find books, study, and learn new things.

Getting Around Palm City

Palm City is connected by important roads that help people travel easily.

Major Roads and Highways

• Florida's Turnpike: This is a major toll road that runs through Florida.
• I-95: This is a very important highway that goes along the East Coast of the United States.

Famous People from Palm City

Some interesting people have lived in or have connections to Palm City:

• Dickey Betts: He was a founding member of the famous rock band, The Allman Brothers Band.
• Dan Bongino: He is a well-known political commentator and former Republican candidate for political office.
• Edgar Cortright: He was a former director at the NASA Langley Research Center. He also led the team that reviewed the Apollo 13 mission.
• Ken Duke: He is a professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour.
• Tom Phoebus: He was a pitcher for the MLB team, the Baltimore Orioles. He even won a World Series and pitched a no-hitter game in 1968!
• Reidar Waaler: An American soldier who was born in Norway. He earned the Medal of Honor, which is a very high award for bravery.

See also

In Spanish: Palm City para niños