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Boca Raton

Florida · 97,422 residents · 29.178 sq mi
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Boca Raton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,445. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $480,800. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
97,422
+30%since 2000
from 74,764 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,339 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 2,562 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+6%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
58K69K81K92K104K1990201020202024Boca Raton
2024100K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,445
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,248 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,148
+32%since 2000
from $45,628 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$480,800
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $195,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,837
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $847 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
34.5% rent
Afford Score
5.7
+76%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(62,925)
Black3.6%(2,725)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(6,359)
Asian2%(1,475)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.2%(24,062)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(68,941)
Black5.3%(5,198)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(14,768)
Asian3.3%(3,191)
Other2.7%(2,641)
Diversity Score55.2%(53,734)
Diversity Score
55
+71%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 44.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+57%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.2%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
19.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boca Raton, Florida?

Boca Raton, Florida has about 97,422 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boca Raton, Florida?

The typical household in Boca Raton, Florida earns about $84,445 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boca Raton, Florida expensive?

In Boca Raton, Florida, the median home is worth about $480,800, and the typical rent is about $1,837 a month.

How educated are people in Boca Raton, Florida?

About 57.2% of adults age 25 and over in Boca Raton, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boca Raton, Florida?

About 8.4% of people in Boca Raton, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boca Raton, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Boca Raton, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35,931 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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