Palmetto is a village in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 188 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Opelousas–Eunice Micropolitan Statistical Area.Palmetto is located at 30°43′0″N 91°54′28″W / 30.71667°N 91.90778°W / 30.71667; -91.90778.According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.9 square miles, all land.As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 164 people residing in the village. The racial makeup of the village was 50.6% White, 45.1% Black and 4.3% from two or more races.As of the census of 2000, there were 188 people, 75 households, and 48 families residing in the village. The population density was 208.6 inhabitants per square mile. There were 94 housing units at an average density of 104.3 per square mile. The racial makeup of the village was 40.43% White, 58.51% African American, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.06% of the population.