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Palmetto Bay, Florida

Palmetto Bay is a suburban incorporated village in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Population 24,439

Top Events in Palmetto Bay History

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1926Architecture
Thalatta Estate Park, a Mediterranean Revival style house built in 1926 and preserved as a park by the Village.
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1927History
It served as the home of Charles Deering until 1927, when he died at the estate.
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1992Disaster
== History == In August 1992, Palmetto Bay and the surrounding South Miami-Dade area were severely damaged by Hurricane Andrew.
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2002Government
Palmetto Bay was incorporated on September 10, 2002, taking the territory formerly held by the Cutler, Rockdale and East Perrine census-designated places.
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2007Culture
The former Burger King headquarters as of 2007 houses rental offices for several companies.
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2009History
Between 2009 and 2013, the average median income for a household in the village was $105,122.
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2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the 2010 United States census, there were 23,410 people, 7,361 households, and 6,106 families residing in the village.
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2012History
Prior to 2012, the Village streamed its council meetings exclusively online.
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2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, there were 24,439 people, 7,454 households, and 6,177 families residing in the village.

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Historical Timeline

1926Architecture
Thalatta Estate Park, a Mediterranean Revival style house built in 1926 and preserved as a park by the Village.
1927History
It served as the home of Charles Deering until 1927, when he died at the estate.
1992Disaster
== History == In August 1992, Palmetto Bay and the surrounding South Miami-Dade area were severely damaged by Hurricane Andrew.
2002Government
Palmetto Bay was incorporated on September 10, 2002, taking the territory formerly held by the Cutler, Rockdale and East Perrine census-designated places.
2007Culture
The former Burger King headquarters as of 2007 houses rental offices for several companies.
2009History
Between 2009 and 2013, the average median income for a household in the village was $105,122.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the 2010 United States census, there were 23,410 people, 7,361 households, and 6,106 families residing in the village.
2012History
Prior to 2012, the Village streamed its council meetings exclusively online.
2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, there were 24,439 people, 7,454 households, and 6,177 families residing in the village.

Did You Know?

1
Palmetto Bay is located in the state of Florida.
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Palmetto Bay has a population of 24,439 residents.
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Palmetto Bay includes two neighborhoods that were former census-designated places, Cutler and East Perrine.

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Famous People from Palmetto Bay, Florida

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