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Lake Worth Beach

Florida · 43,970 residents (2025 est.) · 5.893 sq mi
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Lake Worth Beach has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,200. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $401,200. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43,365
+2%since 2023
from 42,650 in 2023
2020 – 2025
Population density
7,359 / sq mi
+2%since 2023
from 7,237 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
−2%since 2023
from 37.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:43,970 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2020 – 2024
41K42K42K43K44K20202024Lake Worth Beach
202443K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $60,978 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,502
+6%since 2023
from $29,711 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 39.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
+7%since 2023
from 0.434 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$401,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $329,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,545
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,439 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 45.6% in 2023
54.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 34.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 59.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
+21%since 2023
from 5.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic29.7%(12,682)
Black18.3%(7,799)
Hispanic / Latino48%(20,464)
Asian0.8%(325)
Other3.2%(1,380)
Diversity Score80.9%(34,484)
2024
White, non-Hispanic28.1%(12,191)
Black17.1%(7,402)
Hispanic / Latino50.3%(21,831)
Asian0.9%(383)
Other3.6%(1,558)
Diversity Score79.6%(34,531)
Diversity Score
80
−2%since 2023
from 81 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 24.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 73.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
−1%since 2023
from 27.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 61.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 68.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 53.5% in 2023
Female
46.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 46.5% in 2023
Foreign born
40.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
29.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 30.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 81.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
42.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
43.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 42.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Worth Beach, Florida?

Lake Worth Beach, Florida has about 43,365 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Worth Beach, Florida?

The typical household in Lake Worth Beach, Florida earns about $61,200 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Worth Beach, Florida expensive?

In Lake Worth Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $401,200, and the typical rent is about $1,545 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Worth Beach, Florida?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Worth Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Worth Beach, Florida?

About 21.2% of people in Lake Worth Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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

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