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Lake Worth Beach

Florida · 42,219 residents · 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 $41,997. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $223,300. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

42,219
+1%vs 2021
vs 41,608 in 2021
2020 – 2025
7,164 / sq mi
+1%vs 2021
vs 7,061 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
35.7
−1%vs 2021
vs 36.1 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
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202443K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,997
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $51,134 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$23,426
−11%vs 2021
vs $26,389 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
−5.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 33.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
25.2%
+1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.7% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$223,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $246,000 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,139
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,242 in 2021
US average: $1,124
44.2%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.0% in 2021
55.8% rent
5.3
+11%vs 2021
vs 4.8 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic31.8%(13,216)
Black16.1%(6,709)
Hispanic / Latino47.8%(19,873)
Asian0.9%(359)
Other3.5%(1,451)
Diversity Score80.5%(33,479)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.4%(13,275)
Black18.4%(7,786)
Hispanic / Latino45.8%(19,357)
Asian1%(408)
Other3%(1,277)
Diversity Score81.8%(34,514)
82
+2%vs 2021
vs 80 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.1%
−2.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 22.7% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.6%
−2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 72.6% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
8.5%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.6% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.6 min
+2%vs 2021
vs 28.0 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
63.8%
+3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.8% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
14.2%
+0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.3% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.1% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
63.9%
−2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 66.6% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
21.5%
−2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.8% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

53.5%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.2% in 2021
46.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.8% in 2021
38.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 39.5% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
31.1%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 31.9% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Worth Beach, Florida?

Lake Worth Beach, Florida has about 42,219 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Worth Beach, Florida earns about $41,997 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 $223,300, and the typical rent is about $1,139 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Worth Beach, Florida?

About 20.1% 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 25.2% 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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