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North Palm Beach

Florida · 13,162 residents · 3.265 sq mi
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North Palm Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,830. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $345,300. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,162
+9%since 2000
from 12,064 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,031 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 3,695 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.5
+10%since 2000
from 50.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K13K13K1990201020202024North Palm Beach
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,830
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,163 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,150
+37%since 2000
from $39,564 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$345,300
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,552
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $805 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
26.4% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+96%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(11,265)
Black0.9%(108)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(426)
Asian1.2%(139)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.5%(1,630)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(10,822)
Black2.6%(336)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(1,239)
Asian1.9%(250)
Other2.2%(296)
Diversity Score36.3%(4,773)
Diversity Score
36
+168%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+51%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.5%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Palm Beach, Florida?

North Palm Beach, Florida has about 13,162 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Palm Beach, Florida earns about $71,830 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 $345,300, and the typical rent is about $1,552 a month.

How educated are people in North Palm Beach, Florida?

About 45.5% 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 4.9% 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 1,819 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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