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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

North Palm Beach

Florida · 12,064 residents · 3.265 sq mi
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North Palm Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,163. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $130,200. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 37% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,064
+6%since 1990
from 11,343 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,695 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 3,474 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
50.4
−5%since 1990
from 52.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K12K12K13K13K1990201020202024North Palm Beach
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,163
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,464 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$39,564
+47%since 1990
from $26,855 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$130,200
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $125,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$805
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $648 in 1990
US average: $602
77.9%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 77.6% in 1990
22.1% rent
2.4
−25%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(11,272)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(259)
Asian0.2%(26)
Diversity Score6.9%(788)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(11,265)
Black0.9%(108)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(426)
Asian1.2%(139)
Diversity Score13.5%(1,630)
14
+95%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.2%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 31.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.8%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 89.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.4%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
−28%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Palm Beach, Florida?

North Palm Beach, Florida has about 12,064 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in North Palm Beach, Florida?

The typical household in North Palm Beach, Florida earns about $53,163 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Palm Beach, Florida expensive?

In North Palm Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $130,200, and the typical rent is about $805 a month.

How educated are people in North Palm Beach, Florida?

About 36.2% of adults age 25 and over in North Palm Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Palm Beach, Florida?

About 3.9% of people in North Palm Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Palm Beach, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, North Palm Beach, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 721 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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