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Palm Beach Gardens

Florida · 59,182 residents · 58.713 sq mi
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Palm Beach Gardens is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,736. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $395,300. With a median age of 53.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 56% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
59,182
+69%since 2000
from 35,058 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,008 / sq mi
+69%since 2000
from 597 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.2
+18%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K31K42K53K65K1990201020202024Palm Beach Gardens
202461K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,736
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,776 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,624
+55%since 2000
from $42,975 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$395,300
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,808
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $939 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+81%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(45,353)
Black3.9%(2,282)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(6,759)
Asian4.4%(2,597)
Other3%(1,768)
Diversity Score48.3%(28,603)
Diversity Score
48
+109%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 43.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+74%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.9%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
15.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida?

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida has about 59,182 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida earns about $89,736 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 $395,300, and the typical rent is about $1,808 a month.

How educated are people in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida?

About 54.8% 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 5.6% 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 36,217 residents, a change of about 158 percent over that period.

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

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