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Palm Beach Gardens

Florida · 63,883 residents (2025 est.) · 58.713 sq mi
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Palm Beach Gardens is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $106,947. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 74% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $606,100. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 129%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
60,959
+74%since 2000
from 35,058 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,038 / sq mi
+74%since 2000
from 597 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.8
+15%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:63,883 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
19K31K42K53K65K1990201020202024Palm Beach Gardens
202461K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,947
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,776 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$83,250
+94%since 2000
from $42,975 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.549
+3%since 2010
from 0.532 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$606,100
+129%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,417
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $939 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+133%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(31,252)
Black2.1%(736)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(1,973)
Asian2.2%(754)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.2%(8,125)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(46,901)
Black2.8%(1,725)
Hispanic / Latino12%(7,317)
Asian3.9%(2,380)
Other4.3%(2,636)
Diversity Score48.7%(29,675)
Diversity Score
49
+110%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 43.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.2%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
14.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2017
from 88.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 82.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 7.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida?

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida has about 60,959 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida earns about $106,947 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palm Beach Gardens, Florida expensive?

In Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, the median home is worth about $606,100, and the typical rent is about $2,417 a month.

How educated are people in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida?

About 57.4% of adults age 25 and over in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 7.2% of people in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palm Beach Gardens, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 37,994 residents, a change of about 165 percent over that period.

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

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